Ding Dangs Surf Break

Ding Dangs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 34.16° S 22.11° E

Issued: 7 pm 13 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Ding Dangs sea temperature is
17.6° 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 13 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 15 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 11s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 14 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 13s period, S swell with 1,729 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 14 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period with S 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 Sunday (Jun 14) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. 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 2.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 14) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Monday (Jun 15) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sun 14th Jun)6ft (1.8m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 15th Jun)8ft (2.4m) 11s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 14th Jun)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Sat
20
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
1
2
0
0
0
0
1
0
3
3
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
S
13
1.8
S
12
1.5
S
12
1.5
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
11
1.4
SSW
11
0.9
SSW
11
1.2
SSE
8
0.9
SSW
13
1.7
ESE
7
1.2
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
11
0.7
S
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1729
988
661
579
416
452
164
150
295
257
490
788
1002
1411
943
427
462
328
333
225
80
Wind (km/h)
10
NNE
5
NNW
15
SW
15
WNW
20
W
10
SSW
10
ENE
15
E
25
E
10
E
10
E
15
E
5
NE
0
NE
15
ESE
15
E
15
ENE
15
ENE
10
NE
10
NNW
10
N
Wind State
on
glassy
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
2:38AM2.03m
3:10PM1.87m
3:26AM2.06m
3:58PM1.93m
4:13AM2.03m
4:45PM1.95m
4:59AM1.97m
5:32PM1.94m
5:47AM1.86m
6:21PM1.89m
6:35AM1.74m
7:11PM1.81m
7:26AM1.60m
Low Tide
8:19PM0.36m
8:58AM0.21m
9:08PM0.31m
9:43AM0.17m
9:57PM0.30m
10:27AM0.18m
10:45PM0.32m
11:10AM0.22m
11:35PM0.39m
11:54AM0.30m
00:26AM0.48m
12:39PM0.40m
1:22AM0.58m
1:28PM0.51m
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clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
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7:33
7:35
7:35
7:35
7:35
7:35
7:35
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:28
5:28
5:28
5:28
5:28
5:28
5:29
5:29
 mm
Temp °C
14
15
17
14
15
16
15
15
16
15
16
17
16
16
18
16
17
18
18
22
25
Feels °C
11
13
16
12
10
13
14
12
13
12
15
15
16
17
18
14
16
17
17
20
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
S
13
1.8
S
12
1.5
S
12
1.5
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
11
1.4
SSW
11
1.1
SSE
8
1.2
SSE
8
0.9
SSW
13
1.4
SE
7
1.2
SE
7
1.4
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
12
1.4
ESE
6
0.9
ESE
6
0.9
ESE
6
Energy kJ
1729
988
661
579
416
452
163
150
295
200
127
788
1002
1411
943
427
462
328
161
70
59
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
12
0.6
ESE
6
0.6
ESE
6
0.6
ESE
6
0.4
ESE
6
0.3
ESE
6
0.9
SSW
11
0.8
SSW
10
0.7
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
ESE
6
1.1
ESE
6
0.9
ESE
6
0.7
ESE
5
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
10
0.7
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
11
0.7
S
9
Energy kJ
14
25
21
31
13
8
164
116
187
203
490
109
100
52
25
2
2
225
333
225
80
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
11
0.3
ESE
11
0.3
ESE
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
9
0.3
ESE
8
0.4
S
14
0.2
S
9
0.6
S
15
0.9
SW
11
0.5
S
18
0.9
ESE
6
0.1
S
20
0.3
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
16
0.5
SW
11
Energy kJ
24
22
20
8
6
14
60
6
159
169
162
48
7
61
51
60
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
E
5
1.5
WSW
7
0.3
WNW
2
1.3
SE
8
1.7
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
6
0.9
ESE
5
0.8
ESE
5
1.2
ESE
5
1.7
E
7
Energy kJ
70
243
1
198
257
156
42
28
78
258
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
4
3
4
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
2
1
Distance (km)
25
0
0
0
2
0
25
44
63
25
63
63
0
0
43
63
63
63
25
2
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Garden Route
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
7
9
8
8
9
5
5
5
4
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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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