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Dumps surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Wednesday 15 Oct 2025 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
15.0° C
 (Which is 1.2°C colder than average for this time of year)

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 (Oct 16) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 1.6m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dumps in the next 12 days are 4.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 19) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 16) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 16th Oct)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 16th Oct)13ft (4.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 19th Oct)13ft (4.0m) 17s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Fri morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wed
22
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Rating
(10 max)
4
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3
3
2
1
2
!
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3
4
4
2
3
2
1
3
2
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.1
SW
4
SSW
4
SSW
3.5
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.2
SSW
2.1
SSW
1.9
SSW
2
SSW
3.5
SW
3.5
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.1
SW
1.8
SW
1.5
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.6
SW
1.8
SW
1.8
SW
Period(s) (?)91314131212111112171616161414131212121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)79454465862391219601388111482911977283668947723227166513187215204948111009939
Wind
(km/h)
15
S
30
SSE
35
SSE
10
ESE
5
SW
15
SW
15
SSW
15
SSW
20
S
20
SSE
15
SSE
25
S
15
SE
15
SSE
20
S
15
SE
15
SSE
15
S
10
SSE
10
WSW
15
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcrosscrosscross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:05AM
1.34
12:27PM
1.51
12:57AM
1.44
1:10PM
1.61
1:35AM
1.53
1:44PM
1.69
2:06AM
1.59
2:14PM
1.74
2:35AM
1.64
2:42PM
1.76
3:02AM
1.66
3:08PM
1.77
3:29AM
1.67
3:34PM
1.75
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:13AM
0.68
6:55PM
0.58
7:00AM
0.59
7:33PM
0.48
7:36AM
0.52
8:04PM
0.42
8:06AM
0.47
8:31PM
0.37
8:33AM
0.44
8:56PM
0.35
8:58AM
0.43
9:20PM
0.35
9:23AM
0.44
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wed
22
Sunrise-6:03--6:01--6:01--6:00--5:58--5:58--5:56-
Sunset--6:59--7:00--7:00--7:01--7:02--7:02--7:04
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C151517162121161717151920182124182225172220
Feels °C (?)1189121918141313121616141820152022152118
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  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at Dumps (calm at Thornton wx 6 km from Dumps). 2.3m 9s swell from the SW with a 0.9m 9s swell, also from the SW. 2 swells combining so expect closeout sets.

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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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