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Dumps surf Forecast / Cape Town / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 16 Apr 2024 SAST
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Dumps surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Dumps sea temperature is 11.7°C (Statistics for 16 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 17.9 °C max: 19.6 °C min: 16.1 °C)
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Dumps surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Dumps sea temperature is 11.7°C (Statistics for 16 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 17.9 °C max: 19.6 °C min: 16.1 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dumps this week:

The surf forecast for Dumps over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 16) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dumps in the next 12 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 22) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 16) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Tue 16th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 18th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s
Most Powerful 8AM (Mon 22nd Apr)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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

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Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
SW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SW
0.5
SW
0.6
SW
1.1
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
0.9
SW
1.2
SW
1.7
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.1
SW
2.3
W
3
W
2.5
W
1.9
W
0.9
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.1
SW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SW
0.5
WSW
0.5
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
Period(s) (?)1214131817161413131212151313121212141212111716141312121212121111111213-
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)93180164154175627736618411277236623975918742540361210725101623798522945112710945043792431588274791151521700
Wind
(km/h)
5
N
5
WSW
0
W
5
NW
10
WSW
5
SE
10
S
15
SSE
10
SSE
0
ENE
5
WNW
5
NW
5
SSW
10
S
5
NE
10
NW
10
NW
10
N
10
NNW
10
W
0
S
5
NW
10
WSW
5
NNW
10
NW
10
SW
10
SSE
20
S
25
S
15
SSE
15
SSE
15
S
10
SSE
20
SSE
30
SSE
15
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassglassglassoncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glassglasscross-
on
glasscross-
off
glassononcrosscross-
on
cross-
on
glassoncross-
on
glassoncrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:03AM
1.19
11:13PM
1.31
11:55AM
1.24
12:21AM
1.40
12:49PM
1.33
1:02AM
1.50
1:26PM
1.43
1:34AM
1.59
1:55PM
1.51
2:02AM
1.66
2:23PM
1.58
2:29AM
1.71
2:50PM
1.64
2:55AM
1.75
3:17PM
1.67
3:21AM
1.76
3:44PM
1.67
3:48AM
1.76
4:13PM
1.66
4:16AM
1.73
4:43PM
1.63
4:48AM
1.68
5:18PM
1.58
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:38PM
0.87
5:57AM
0.84
6:00PM
0.80
6:50AM
0.73
6:48PM
0.72
7:24AM
0.63
7:23PM
0.64
7:52AM
0.54
7:52PM
0.57
8:17AM
0.47
8:19PM
0.51
8:42AM
0.41
8:45PM
0.47
9:07AM
0.36
9:12PM
0.46
9:34AM
0.34
9:38PM
0.46
10:01AM
0.35
10:07PM
0.48
10:30AM
0.38
10:37PM
0.52
11:02AM
0.43
11:13PM
0.59
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunrise7:09--7:09--7:11--7:11--7:11--7:13--7:13--7:13--7:15--7:16--7:16--7:16--
Sunset-6:21--6:20--6:17--6:16--6:15--6:15--6:14--6:13--6:12--6:09--6:08--6:07-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C242319212018192119252720202019232116202017181916181817171815182017171916
Feels °C (?)242120201918192019262520201919201915191818181917171716141411151615141412

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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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 12 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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