Ding Dangs Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.16° S 22.11° E

Ding Dangs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 03 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ding Dangs sea temperature is
15.8°C
0.8° 

Ding Dangs surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Ding Dangs surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 20s period, S swell with 4,414 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period with ESE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ding Dangs this week:

The surf forecast for Ding Dangs over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ding Dangs in the next 16 days are 2.4m 20s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 7th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 7th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Most Powerful11AM (Sun 6th Sep)8ft (2.4m) 20s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ding Dangs over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Thu night, light winds from the E by Sat morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
4
Saturday
5
Sunday
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Night
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
SSE
9
2.3
ESE
8
2.3
SE
8
2.2
SE
8
1.1
S
11
1.7
ESE
6
1.1
S
23
2.4
S
20
2.4
S
17
1.6
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.6
ESE
9
1.4
ESE
9
1.2
E
9
1
E
9
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.6
E
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1742
735
733
594
275
245
1308
4414
3514
1272
742
547
383
333
240
165
92
96
68
Wind (km/h)
40
SE
35
ESE
30
ESE
25
E
20
E
30
ESE
30
E
30
E
40
E
20
ENE
10
NE
10
ENE
5
N
5
ENE
10
E
0
NNE
10
SSE
10
SSW
5
WSW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
off
glassy
High Tide
8:05AM1.45m
8:49PM1.52m
9:53AM1.35m
10:53PM1.45m
12:04PM1.44m
00:39AM1.56m
1:17PM1.65m
1:39AM1.72m
2:05PM1.85m
2:24AM1.87m
2:44PM2.03m
3:02AM1.98m
Low Tide
1:42AM0.71m
1:53PM0.78m
3:26AM0.85m
4:17PM0.90m
5:57AM0.81m
6:34PM0.78m
7:10AM0.64m
7:38PM0.59m
7:57AM0.48m
8:22PM0.42m
8:34AM0.34m
8:59PM0.29m
mod rain
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clear
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6:46
6:45
6:43
6:41
6:41
6:39
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6:14
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:16
6:16
6:17
 mm
7
Temp °C
16
15
16
14
15
16
15
17
17
16
22
24
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26
26
22
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16
Feels °C
8
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11
11
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12
22
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26
23
22
17
16
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Information about the Ding Dangs Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Ding Dangs provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ding Dangs can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ding Dangs surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Ding Dangs) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Ding Dangs may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Ding Dangs is 2 km (1 miles) from the city of Mossel Bay. If you plan a holiday in Garden Route, look for hotels and other accommodation in Mossel Bay. Mossel Bay has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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