Ding Dangs surfForecast / Garden Route / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 06 Apr 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
20.3° C
(Which is 1.1°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m 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 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 11) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 7th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 7th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 7th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Mon
13
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
0
2
2
1
2
2
0
0
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
SSW
2
S
2.3
S
1.9
S
1.7
S
1.4
S
1.1
S
0.8
S
0.7
S
0.9
SSW
1.1
SW
1
SSW
1.1
SW
1.1
SSW
1.2
SSW
1
SSW
1.3
S
1.4
SSE
1.3
SE
1.2
SE
1.1
SE
Period(s) (?)1313131313131212111614141414131388877
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2123135717561218941610336169114377476425456460465341224257181151121
Wind
(km/h)
5
NNE
10
E
20
E
10
ENE
10
ENE
10
E
5
W
5
SSW
5
SE
10
NE
10
NNW
15
SSW
10
W
15
SW
10
SSE
0
NE
10
E
15
ESE
15
NE
15
ESE
15
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
offcrossoncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
glasscross-
on
crossoncross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:54AM
1.72
6:16PM
1.56
6:22AM
1.57
6:54PM
1.43
6:59AM
1.42
7:58PM
1.31
8:15AM
1.28
10:26PM
1.28
11:06AM
1.26
12:14AM
1.42
12:34PM
1.40
1:01AM
1.60
1:20PM
1.57
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:37PM
0.54
12:00PM
0.55
12:06AM
0.68
12:33PM
0.68
12:41AM
0.84
1:20PM
0.82
1:48AM
0.99
3:16PM
0.92
5:15AM
0.99
5:42PM
0.85
6:36AM
0.82
6:41PM
0.71
7:18AM
0.63
7:21PM
0.55
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Mon
13
Sunrise-6:47--6:48--6:48--6:50--6:50--6:50--6:52-
Sunset--6:19--6:16--6:15--6:15--6:14--6:12--6:10
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C181919182528262323243233222021182020182122
Feels °C (?)171816182327252324243031242120181918192121
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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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