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Ding Dangs surfForecast / Garden Route / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 20 Aug 2025 SAST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ding Dangs this week:
The surf forecast for Ding Dangs over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 21) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ding Dangs in the next 12 days are 6.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 23) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 23) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Thu 21st Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Thu 21st Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 23rd Aug) | 20ft (6.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ding Dangs over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the W by Sat morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 13 | ||
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| Energy (?) | 171 | 1163 | 3574 | 2311 | 364 | 665 | 702 | 750 | 2313 | 19651 | 20484 | 3553 | 2635 | 1649 | 1336 | 1204 | 964 | 864 | 658 | 1167 | 1079 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross | off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- off | off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 2:12PM 1.70 | 2:28AM 1.78 | 2:53PM 1.85 | 3:06AM 1.88 | 3:28PM 1.98 | 3:40AM 1.93 | 4:01PM 2.05 | 4:12AM 1.95 | 4:31PM 2.08 | 4:41AM 1.94 | 5:00PM 2.06 | 5:08AM 1.90 | 5:27PM 2.00 | 5:34AM 1.83 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:25PM 0.54 | 8:45AM 0.42 | 9:04PM 0.42 | 9:17AM 0.32 | 9:37PM 0.34 | 9:45AM 0.26 | 10:06PM 0.30 | 10:12AM 0.23 | 10:33PM 0.30 | 10:37AM 0.23 | 10:59PM 0.33 | 11:03AM 0.27 | 11:26PM 0.38 | 11:28AM 0.34 | |||||||||
Wed 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:56 | ||
| Sunset | 6:04 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 21 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 18 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 18 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 16 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Garden Route
Offshore wind has become cross-off at Ding Dangs (light winds from the S at George Airport 29 km from Ding Dangs). 1.3m 13s groundswell from the SSW with a 0.4m 7s swell from the S and a 0.4m 9s swell from the ESE. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
29 km away, 2 h 1 min ago
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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 12 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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