Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.88° S 18.49° E

Dumps Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 08 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dumps sea temperature is
13.5°C
2.4° 

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


Dumps surf forecast from 8 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 9 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 9 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SW swell with 3,975 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 9 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s 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 Friday (Oct 09) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dumps in the next 16 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 09) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 10) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 9th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 9th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 9th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
8
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Wave
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Direction
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SW
14
3.5
SW
13
3.5
WSW
13
3
WSW
12
2.5
SW
12
2.4
SW
12
2.4
SW
13
2.2
SW
13
2.1
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12
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1.3
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11
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10
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2.5
SW
10
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WSW
10
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WSW
11
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WSW
12
2.2
WSW
13
2.4
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2857
3975
3501
2545
1969
1572
1903
1583
1261
960
781
375
1075
750
1299
1207
999
1345
1597
1734
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
10
N
10
WNW
10
SW
10
SSE
10
SW
15
SSW
5
SSE
10
SW
10
SSW
10
N
25
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20
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NNW
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SSW
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WNW
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NW
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High Tide
2:22AM1.69m
2:33PM1.84m
2:55AM1.73m
3:05PM1.86m
3:26AM1.73m
3:35PM1.84m
3:55AM1.71m
4:05PM1.78m
4:25AM1.66m
4:33PM1.70m
4:55AM1.59m
5:02PM1.60m
Low Tide
8:18PM0.31m
8:24AM0.36m
8:50PM0.27m
8:55AM0.34m
9:20PM0.27m
9:25AM0.35m
9:48PM0.30m
9:53AM0.38m
10:15PM0.35m
10:21AM0.45m
10:42PM0.42m
10:49AM0.53m
11:10PM0.50m
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Temp °C
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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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