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Dumps Surf Forecast / Cape Town / South Africa
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 Thursday (Apr 22) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dumps in the next 12 days are 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 27) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 29) at 8PM.
Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 22nd Apr) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 15s |
Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 27th Apr) | 7ft (2.2m) 13s |
Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 27th Apr) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dumps over the next 12 days.
Rating (10 max) |
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Swell Height Map |
Wave Height (m) & direction (?) |
Period(s) (?) |
Wave (?)Graph ![]() |
Energy (?) |
Wind (km/h) |
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy |
High Tide / height (m) |
Low Tide / height (m) |
Summary |
Rain (mm) |
High °C |
Low °C |
Chill °C (?) |
Sunrise |
Sunset |
Thu 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | Tue 04 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | WSW | WSW | WSW | WSW | WSW | WSW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SSW | SSW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW |
16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
306 | 472 | 422 | 342 | 208 | 255 | 156 | 167 | 251 | 1004 | 975 | 1034 | 1118 | 1812 | 1137 | 969 | 1053 | 1387 | 1697 | 1697 | 1266 | 1204 | 1167 | 833 | 1039 | 1299 | 918 | 694 | 421 | 324 | 346 | 899 | 801 | 1006 | 1589 | 1514 |
W | NNW | NW | WSW | SE | SSW | SSE | N | NNW | WNW | NNW | NNW | WNW | NNE | SW | SSE | SSE | S | SSE | SSE | SSE | S | SSE | SSE | SSW | SE | SE | S | SE | WSW | SSW | SSE | SSE | SSE | SSE | SSW |
cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | glass | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | glass |
12:24AM 1.55 | 12:54PM 1.52 | 1:11AM 1.71 | 1:39PM 1.66 | 1:52AM 1.84 | 2:20PM 1.77 | 2:33AM 1.95 | 3:00PM 1.85 | 3:13AM 2.00 | 3:41PM 1.88 | 3:54AM 1.99 | 4:22PM 1.85 | 4:36AM 1.92 | 5:05PM 1.78 | 5:21AM 1.80 | 5:52PM 1.68 | 6:08AM 1.65 | 6:44PM 1.56 | 7:05AM 1.48 | 7:51PM 1.44 | 8:21AM 1.33 | 9:19PM 1.38 | 10:07AM 1.27 | |||||||||||||
6:08PM 0.66 | 6:47AM 0.55 | 6:57PM 0.53 | 7:31AM 0.39 | 7:41PM 0.41 | 8:12AM 0.26 | 8:22PM 0.31 | 8:51AM 0.17 | 9:02PM 0.25 | 9:31AM 0.13 | 9:43PM 0.24 | 10:11AM 0.16 | 10:24PM 0.29 | 10:53AM 0.23 | 11:08PM 0.38 | 11:37AM 0.35 | 11:56PM 0.50 | 12:26PM 0.49 | 12:55AM 0.64 | 1:26PM 0.64 | 2:18AM 0.76 | 2:52PM 0.75 | 4:09AM 0.79 | |||||||||||||
Note: the tide data above is for Cape Town, South Africa which is 7 km away. Surf properties and timing are calculated for Dumps.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | Tue 04 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM |
clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | clear | rain shwrs | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | cloudy | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | clear | some clouds | clear | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds |
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- | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:22 |
6:15 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:12 | - | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:08 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:02 | - | - |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sat 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.