Surf Forecasts:
Dumps surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SW swell with 3,778 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period with WSW 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 Monday (Jul 06) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dumps in the next 16 days are 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 6th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 6th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dumps over the next 16 days.
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Alright, let’s talk surf for Dumps. Only one spot in the forecast, and it’s an inconsistent sandbar, so you gotta pick your moments.
We start Monday morning, July 6th, with a clean, glassy lineup. Swell is 7ft out of the WSW, 11-second period, combined energy at 1205. Water temp is about normal for the time of year. This is a solid session for intermediates who can handle it. Afternoon stays clean with 6ft swell.
Tuesday morning, July 7th, is a standout. Swell bumps to 7ft from the SW, period stretching to 12 seconds, energy climbing to 1334. Glassy offshore wind out of the NNW – clean as it gets. Afternoon gets bigger at 8ft with a longer 13-second period, but cross-onshore wind makes it sloppier.
Wednesday, July 8th, the morning has light cross-shore wind with 7ft SW swell. Afternoon is the better call – 5ft SW swell with a very long 16-second period, clean cross-off breeze, energy at 2643. That’s quality, but the long period might close out on the sandbar.
Thursday, July 9th, we’re in expert territory – 10ft SSW swell in the morning, 14-second period, energy at 3195. Clean cross-off wind, but way too big for most. Afternoon stays similar.
Friday, July 10th, holds 10ft SSW swell in the morning with offshore breeze – clean and powerful. Afternoon drops to 8ft. Expert only.
Saturday, July 11th, the swell backs to 7ft SSW, glassy morning, clean afternoon. Good for strong intermediates.
Sunday, July 12th, drops to 4ft SSW – smaller and weaker. Morning glassy, afternoon clean. A chill session.
Monday, July 13th, is tiny at 4ft – not worth the paddle. Messy afternoon.
Then there’s a gap with small, poor surf until Wednesday, July 15th, when a big 10ft SW swell comes in with messy wind. Afternoon hits 12ft – that’s kite territory, not paddle.
Thursday, July 16th, morning has 12ft SW swell with clean light wind – expert drop only. Afternoon drops to 10ft with clean conditions.
Friday, July 17th, we’re back to 7ft SW with glassy afternoon – solid. Saturday, July 18th, is another standout: 8ft SW swell, 13-second period, cross-off wind all day, energy at 1924. Clean, consistent, powerful.
Sunday, July 19th, finishes strong with 5ft to 5ft WSW swell, glassy and clean.
Monday, July 20th, gets blown out onshore, and Tuesday, July 21st, shows promise with 8ft SW swell, 15-second period, glassy morning – but that’s a long way off.
The best sessions are Tuesday morning, July 7th, and Saturday, July 18th – solid groundswell, favorable wind, that Dumps sandbar working. Crowds are possible. Over 8ft, it’s expert only. Keep your head on a swivel.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1158 | 1204 | 731 | 1169 | 1131 | 1677 | 1972 | 1559 | 1330 | 3614 | 3195 | 2904 | 3305 | 2975 | 2377 | 1786 | 1211 | 1208 | 486 | 322 | 274 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:04AM1.42m | 7:31PM1.57m | 7:57AM1.37m | 8:27PM1.54m | 9:04AM1.33m | 9:34PM1.52m | 10:23AM1.32m | 10:50PM1.53m | 11:44AM1.38m | 00:04AM1.57m | 12:54PM1.47m | 1:10AM1.64m | 1:53PM1.59m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:04AM0.58m | 1:05PM0.57m | 1:58AM0.60m | 1:58PM0.62m | 3:03AM0.62m | 3:05PM0.67m | 4:17AM0.61m | 4:25PM0.68m | 5:33AM0.56m | 5:45PM0.65m | 6:40AM0.48m | 6:57PM0.57m | 7:38AM0.40m | 7:58PM0.48m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — |
 | 5:49 | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 |
Feels °C | 15 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 |
| kJ | 1158 | 1204 | 731 | 1169 | 1131 | 1677 | 1972 | 1559 | 1313 | 3614 | 3195 | 2904 | 3305 | 2975 | 2377 | 1786 | 1211 | 1208 | 486 | 322 | 274 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SE 12 | SW 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | SW 20 | SW 17 | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 |
| kJ | 49 | 5 | 444 | 342 | 182 | 151 | 241 | 861 | 1330 | — | — | — | — | — | 27 | 64 | 87 | 118 | 119 | 114 | 106 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | S 8 | SW 11 | ESE 11 | SW 23 | SW 22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 6 | 1 | 75 | 12 | 21 | 73 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 12 | 40 | 35 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 4 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 34 | 54 | 163 | 236 | 335 | 284 | 352 | 204 | 110 | 64 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 60 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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).
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