Ding Dangs Surf Break

Ding Dangs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 34.16° S 22.11° E

Issued: 7 am 22 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ding Dangs sea temperature is
17.1° C

Normal for this time of year

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 22 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 24 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 18s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 28 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 4,708 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 22 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period with SSW 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 (Jun 22) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. 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 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 28) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Mon 22nd Jun)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 24th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 18s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 28th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
2
2
2
3
4
1
1
2
2
3
4
4
2
1
2
2
4
3
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.7
S
16
1.2
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
19
2.5
SSW
16
2.4
SSW
17
2.1
SSW
15
1.5
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.8
SSW
16
2.2
SSW
16
2.2
SSW
16
1.8
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
13
1.7
S
20
2.4
S
18
2.3
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
431
304
242
619
621
821
3386
3388
1976
838
528
1676
2488
2310
1330
756
604
690
2414
3675
2716
Wind (km/h)
10
N
5
S
10
WSW
10
WNW
10
SW
20
SW
0
SE
15
ESE
15
ENE
5
ENE
5
SE
10
NW
5
NE
5
W
10
NW
15
W
10
SSE
5
NNE
5
NE
10
ENE
10
NNW
Wind State
cross-on
glassy
off
cross-off
off
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
9:27AM1.38m
10:10PM1.59m
10:41AM1.33m
11:19PM1.58m
11:55AM1.34m
00:21AM1.59m
12:58PM1.40m
1:13AM1.63m
1:48PM1.48m
1:56AM1.67m
2:29PM1.56m
2:34AM1.72m
3:07PM1.63m
3:09AM1.76m
Low Tide
3:27PM0.70m
4:53AM0.76m
4:40PM0.75m
6:02AM0.74m
5:48PM0.75m
6:56AM0.68m
6:46PM0.72m
7:39AM0.62m
7:34PM0.68m
8:15AM0.54m
8:16PM0.63m
8:48AM0.47m
8:53PM0.59m
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
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part cloud
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clear
clear
part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
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7:37
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:37
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:29
5:29
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:30
 mm
2
Temp °C
22
24
20
18
21
17
13
15
14
15
17
16
18
20
18
18
19
16
17
18
18
Feels °C
20
22
21
17
17
15
12
12
11
15
16
15
18
20
16
16
18
17
17
17
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
16
2.4
SSW
17
2.1
SSW
15
1.5
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.8
SSW
16
2.2
SSW
16
2.2
SSW
16
1.8
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
13
1.7
S
20
2.4
S
18
2.3
SSW
16
Energy kJ
431
304
190
619
621
630
3386
3388
1976
838
528
1676
2488
2310
1330
756
604
690
2414
3675
2716
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ENE
9
0.4
S
16
0.7
S
16
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
6
1.1
SSW
19
0.8
ESE
6
1
ESE
7
1.6
SE
8
1.5
SE
8
1.2
SE
7
0.8
SSE
7
0.4
SSE
6
0.4
SSE
6
0.5
ESE
8
1.4
SSW
12
1.5
SSW
12
Energy kJ
15
80
242
1
1
821
34
93
313
244
156
57
15
13
34
591
680
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
8
0.3
E
9
0.2
ESE
7
0.1
SE
4
0.1
SE
10
0.3
S
18
1.4
SW
12
0.7
E
8
0.6
E
8
0.5
E
7
0.3
ESE
7
0.3
S
22
0.4
ESE
7
Energy kJ
6
14
5
1
4
58
540
58
41
24
10
82
17
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
6
0.6
E
4
Energy kJ
54
12
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
2
3
4
8
5
2
2
4
4
4
4
3
2
2
4
6
4
Distance (km)
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
63
43
0
0
2
0
0
2
2
0
0
0
63
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Garden Route
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
4
4
4
8
8
6
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
6
6
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
8
8
6
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
6
6
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
5
5
5
7
8
8
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
6
6
7
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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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