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Ding Dangs surfForecast / Garden Route / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 15 Jan 2026 SAST
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Ding Dangs surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ding Dangs sea temperature is
22.8° C
 (Which is 1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Friday (Jan 16) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ding Dangs in the next 12 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 18) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 20) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 16th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 16th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 18th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ding Dangs over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night).

Thu
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
0
2
1
0
2
2
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
S
1.4
SSE
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.3
S
0.8
SSW
1
SSW
3
SW
2.1
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.3
SSW
0.8
SW
0.6
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.8
SSW
2.1
ESE
2.2
E
1.4
ESE
Period(s) (?)128101099101012121212111110101111688
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)10952511701542819417214461311104772551241514587108121157339582214
Wind
(km/h)
15
SE
10
E
10
S
20
S
10
S
5
S
20
SSW
20
W
25
WSW
25
SSW
5
SSE
15
SE
20
SE
5
SE
15
SE
25
ESE
20
E
15
ESE
25
ESE
15
E
15
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscross-
on		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:36AM
1.61
2:36PM
1.75
3:09AM
1.72
3:09PM
1.83
3:40AM
1.82
3:41PM
1.90
4:09AM
1.91
4:12PM
1.95
4:38AM
1.98
4:44PM
1.97
5:09AM
2.03
5:17PM
1.96
5:42AM
2.04
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:18PM
0.63
8:23AM
0.73
8:51PM
0.51
9:00AM
0.63
9:22PM
0.42
9:33AM
0.54
9:52PM
0.34
10:05AM
0.47
10:21PM
0.29
10:37AM
0.42
10:50PM
0.27
11:10AM
0.39
11:20PM
0.28
11:44AM
0.40
Thu
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Sunrise--5:35--5:35--5:37--5:37--5:39--5:39--5:41
Sunset7:45--7:45--7:45--7:45--7:44--7:44--7:44--
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-1--1--2-------------
Temp. °C181822222020212121211921212021212022222023
Feels °C (?)161621211820191715151618171819181720191822
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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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