Dumps Surf Break
Lat Long: 33.88° S 18.49° E

Dumps Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Dumps

Issued: 1 am 09 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Dumps sea temperature is
14.9° C

1.4°C colder than average for this time of year

Dumps surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Dumps surf forecast from 9 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 12 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 12s period, WSW swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 12 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 12s period, WSW swell with 6,986 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 9 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dumps this week:

The surf forecast for Dumps over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dumps in the next 16 days are 5.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 12) 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 8s period and expected on Monday (Jun 15) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 9th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 12th Jun)15ft (4.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 12th Jun)16ft (5.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
2
0
0
0
!
3
4
4
3
4
3
2
3
3
3
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SW
12
1.8
SW
12
1.8
SW
11
2
SW
11
2
SW
12
2
SW
12
2
WSW
12
2.2
WSW
12
5
WSW
12
3.5
WSW
11
3
WSW
10
2.3
SSW
12
2.5
SSW
12
2.5
SSW
12
2.5
SW
12
2.3
SW
12
1.4
SW
12
1.5
SW
12
2.1
SSW
10
2.1
SSW
9
1.2
SW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
805
869
861
964
1040
1092
1135
1336
6986
2894
1814
1398
2135
1996
1794
1447
505
614
766
766
304
Wind (km/h)
5
S
5
S
5
ESE
0
NNE
5
SSW
5
NW
20
NNW
25
NNW
25
W
10
W
10
NW
5
ESE
5
ESE
10
SSW
5
SE
20
SSE
25
SSE
15
SE
15
SE
15
ESE
10
ESE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
glassy
off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
High Tide
9:57AM1.31m
10:24PM1.53m
11:09AM1.37m
11:28PM1.59m
12:13PM1.45m
00:27AM1.67m
1:09PM1.55m
1:22AM1.74m
2:01PM1.64m
2:14AM1.79m
2:51PM1.71m
3:04AM1.81m
3:39PM1.76m
3:53AM1.79m
Low Tide
3:59PM0.69m
5:04AM0.59m
5:08PM0.65m
6:04AM0.50m
6:11PM0.58m
6:58AM0.40m
7:08PM0.50m
7:48AM0.32m
8:02PM0.44m
8:37AM0.27m
8:54PM0.39m
9:24AM0.24m
9:45PM0.37m
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:46
7:47
7:47
7:47
7:48
7:48
7:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
 mm
8
Temp °C
15
17
15
15
18
16
16
18
15
15
15
14
13
15
15
14
16
14
13
18
16
Feels °C
15
16
14
14
17
15
12
13
11
12
12
12
12
13
14
11
11
11
10
15
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SW
12
1.8
SW
12
1.8
SW
11
2
SW
11
2
SW
12
2
SW
12
2
WSW
12
2.2
WSW
12
4.5
WSW
12
3.5
WSW
11
3
WSW
10
2.3
SSW
12
2.5
SSW
12
2.5
SSW
12
2.5
SW
12
2.3
SW
12
1.5
SSW
11
1.4
SSW
11
2.1
SSW
10
2.1
SSW
9
1.2
SW
10
Energy kJ
805
869
861
964
1040
1092
1135
1336
5607
2894
1814
1398
2135
1996
1794
1447
505
431
766
766
304
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.2
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
8
0.2
W
8
0.2
S
11
0.2
SSW
13
1.5
W
10
1.1
W
10
0.9
W
10
0.1
NW
13
0.1
NW
11
1.4
SW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.6
SW
11
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
12
Energy kJ
6
6
6
6
6
4
9
17
452
234
158
7
5
488
6
82
92
76
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
W
10
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.4
SSW
13
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
13
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.3
W
9
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SW
11
0.1
SW
13
Energy kJ
6
6
2
5
5
5
5
55
5
5
7
5
5
14
69
43
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NNW
4
1.8
NW
6
5
WSW
12
0.9
W
10
1.5
SW
12
1.4
SSE
8
Energy kJ
29
202
6986
154
614
204
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
2
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
22
78
184
139
27
22
0
0
9
0
9
10
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Cape Town
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
4
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
9
6
5
5
8
9
6
6
5
7
7
4
4
5
4
4
6
6
4
4
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Information about the Dumps Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Dumps provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Dumps can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Dumps 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 (Dumps) 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 Dumps 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Cape Town? If you are looking for accommodation near Dumps, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cape Town, consider staying in Cape Town which is 6 km (4 miles) away. Other places in and around Cape Town where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Bellville which is 14 km (9 miles) away, Robben Island, Kayamnandi and Stellenbosch.

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