Dumps Surf Break

Dumps Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 33.88° S 18.49° E

Issued: 1 pm 24 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Dumps sea temperature is
13.9° C

2.0°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 24 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 24 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 28 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 17s period, WSW swell with 12,490 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 24 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s 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 Wednesday (Jun 24) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 15s period. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 28) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 25) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 24th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 15s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 24th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 28th Jun)16ft (5.0m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the SE by Mon night).

Wed
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
!
!
4
3
4
5
4
3
2
2
2
0
3
!
!
!
!
4
4
4
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4
SW
16
3.5
SW
14
2.5
SW
13
2.3
SW
13
2.5
SW
16
3
SW
16
3
SW
16
2.2
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
2.2
SW
13
2.2
SW
13
3
WSW
12
2.5
SW
17
4.5
SW
16
4
SW
14
3.5
SW
14
3.5
SW
13
3
SW
13
2.5
SSW
13
1.8
SW
12
1.6
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
8013
4684
2221
1600
3293
4531
3698
2004
1541
1668
1632
2290
3723
9637
6336
5160
4003
2783
2347
913
672
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
10
SE
5
SE
5
SW
5
E
10
SSE
5
SW
10
NW
10
N
15
NW
15
N
35
NNW
20
W
15
SW
15
SW
10
SSE
10
SE
10
SE
10
S
5
SE
5
SE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
High Tide
11:59PM1.45m
12:44PM1.33m
00:50AM1.47m
1:32PM1.39m
1:33AM1.49m
2:12PM1.45m
2:12AM1.52m
2:49PM1.50m
2:48AM1.54m
3:23PM1.55m
3:22AM1.56m
3:55PM1.58m
3:55AM1.56m
Low Tide
5:42PM0.75m
6:35AM0.63m
6:38PM0.73m
7:19AM0.59m
7:25PM0.70m
7:56AM0.54m
8:06PM0.66m
8:31AM0.49m
8:44PM0.63m
9:03AM0.46m
9:19PM0.60m
9:35AM0.43m
9:54PM0.57m
10:06AM0.42m
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
mod rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:50
7:50
7:50
7:50
7:50
7:50
7:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:46
5:46
5:46
 mm
9
6
Temp °C
16
15
16
20
19
18
22
20
17
18
15
15
15
15
13
14
13
11
14
14
13
Feels °C
14
13
15
19
18
16
21
19
15
16
13
9
7
11
10
9
9
8
11
12
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4
SW
16
3.5
SW
14
2.5
SW
13
2.3
SW
13
2.5
SW
16
3
SW
16
3
SW
16
2.2
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
2.2
SW
13
2.2
SW
13
3
WSW
12
3.5
WSW
12
4.5
SW
16
4
SW
14
3.5
SW
14
3.5
SW
13
3
SW
13
2.5
SSW
13
1.8
SW
12
1.6
SW
12
Energy kJ
8013
4684
2221
1600
3293
4531
3698
2004
1541
1668
1632
2290
3571
9637
6336
5160
4003
2783
2347
913
672
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
21
0.6
SSW
18
0.9
SSE
8
1
SSE
7
0.6
SE
7
0.1
W
24
0.2
WSW
22
0.5
WSW
20
1.2
WSW
18
2.5
SW
17
1.6
S
12
Energy kJ
18
218
83
93
33
11
46
216
835
3723
735
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
17
0.6
SW
21
Energy kJ
252
282
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ESE
4
1.7
SE
6
1.4
SE
6
1.2
SSE
7
0.9
SE
7
0.8
SE
7
0.4
E
7
0.5
NW
3
0.9
NNW
4
2
NW
6
1.6
SE
6
1.4
S
12
Energy kJ
21
185
132
127
91
73
15
5
25
282
155
529
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
3
3
2
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
Distance (km)
4
4
0
26
0
0
0
22
7
25
27
358
24
139
140
4
4
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Cape Town
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
3
4
6
5
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
9
5
6
5
5
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
5
5
5
5
5
7
5
6
5
9
5
5
9
6
6
7
5
6
5
5
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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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