Ding Dangs surfForecast / Garden Route / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 29 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
22.7° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 30) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.8m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ding Dangs in the next 12 days are 1.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 01) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Monday (Feb 02) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 30th Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 1st Feb)4ft (1.2m) 17s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 1st Feb)6ft (1.8m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
2
2
1
0
0
3
3
0
2
2
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.2
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
S
0.7
S
0.7
SSW
1
SSW
0.5
S
1.4
ESE
Period(s) (?)13121212121110171614131212111112111111116
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)648433353350265186155867154789961540038722522116912513325964150
Wind
(km/h)
30
ESE
10
E
15
S
15
SSE
10
WNW
20
S
20
SSE
5
S
15
SSE
20
ESE
5
S
15
SSW
20
SSW
5
WSW
10
SSE
20
SE
5
NW
15
SE
30
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
crossglassoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
crossglasscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:53AM
1.66
2:10PM
1.85
2:43AM
1.84
2:58PM
1.96
3:25AM
2.00
3:39PM
2.03
4:04AM
2.10
4:16PM
2.06
4:40AM
2.15
4:51PM
2.04
5:14AM
2.15
5:24PM
1.98
5:46AM
2.09
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:47PM
0.59
8:01AM
0.61
8:35PM
0.44
8:52AM
0.47
9:15PM
0.32
9:34AM
0.36
9:50PM
0.24
10:11AM
0.30
10:23PM
0.20
10:45AM
0.28
10:53PM
0.20
11:17AM
0.32
11:22PM
0.24
11:47AM
0.39
Thu
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Sunrise--5:48--5:50--5:52--5:52--5:54--5:54--5:56
Sunset7:38--7:38--7:37--7:37--7:36--7:36--7:35--
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C232125252325242225242223232122232122232023
Feels °C (?)211925252524232326232324232121212221211721
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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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