Dumps Surf Break

Dumps Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 33.88° S 18.49° E

Issued: 1 pm 21 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Dumps sea temperature is
13.8° C

2.2°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 21 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 23 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 24 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 10,556 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 21 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 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 Sunday (Jun 21) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dumps in the next 16 days are 4.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 25) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 21st Jun)6ft (1.9m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 23rd Jun)11ft (3.5m) 18s
Most Powerful 2PM (Wed 24th Jun)15ft (4.5m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
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
1
1
0
0
0
!
!
!
!
4
4
4
3
2
2
2
0
0
2
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)
1.9
SW
14
1.9
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.8
SW
12
1.8
SW
12
1.2
SW
12
2.5
WSW
13
4
SW
17
4.5
SW
16
4.5
SW
16
3.5
SW
14
2.5
SW
13
2.1
SW
13
2.1
SW
16
2.5
SW
15
2.5
SW
15
2.2
SW
14
2.3
SW
14
2.5
SW
14
2.5
WSW
13
2.5
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1367
1308
859
996
960
396
2091
9124
9662
9012
4883
2354
1452
2270
3135
3135
1949
1975
2316
2460
2723
Wind (km/h)
5
S
5
ENE
10
NNW
15
NW
20
N
25
NNW
20
NNW
10
S
15
SSE
15
SSE
10
SE
5
SE
5
SSE
5
E
5
NW
10
NNW
15
N
15
NW
25
NNW
25
N
20
N
Wind State
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
8:50PM1.52m
9:26AM1.29m
9:55PM1.47m
10:39AM1.27m
11:00PM1.45m
11:47AM1.29m
11:59PM1.45m
12:44PM1.33m
00:50AM1.47m
1:32PM1.39m
1:33AM1.49m
2:12PM1.45m
2:12AM1.52m
Low Tide
2:25PM0.64m
3:32AM0.66m
3:30PM0.71m
4:40AM0.68m
4:38PM0.74m
5:42AM0.66m
5:42PM0.75m
6:35AM0.63m
6:38PM0.73m
7:19AM0.59m
7:25PM0.70m
7:56AM0.54m
8:06PM0.66m
8:31AM0.49m
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cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
mod rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
clear
mod rain
light rain
<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>
5:44
5:44
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
 mm
1
1
7
1
1
1
9
5
Temp °C
21
20
18
18
15
15
16
14
14
15
13
15
18
18
18
17
15
15
15
14
13
Feels °C
21
20
17
16
14
12
10
12
10
11
10
13
16
17
16
15
14
13
11
9
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SW
14
1.9
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.8
SW
12
1.8
SW
12
1.2
SW
12
2.5
WSW
13
4
SW
17
4.5
SW
16
4.5
SW
16
3.5
SW
14
2.5
SW
13
2.1
SW
13
2.1
SW
16
2.5
SW
15
2.5
SW
15
2.2
SW
14
2.3
SW
14
2.5
SW
14
2.5
WSW
13
2.5
SW
14
Energy kJ
1367
1308
859
996
960
396
2091
9124
9662
9012
4883
2354
1452
2270
3135
3135
1949
1975
2316
2460
2723
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
4
0.2
SSE
8
0.9
WSW
12
0.9
SW
14
0.7
SW
21
0.6
SSW
18
1.5
SW
12
0.9
S
7
0.6
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.1
SW
24
0.3
WSW
22
1.1
SW
16
1.3
WSW
18
Energy kJ
4
6
240
301
458
207
593
83
44
18
22
91
567
1106
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
24
1.3
SSE
9
0.8
SE
8
0.1
SW
24
0.9
WSW
20
Energy kJ
11
249
71
22
596
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NW
3
0.9
NNW
4
1.6
W
7
1.1
NNW
6
0.9
SE
4
1.6
SE
6
1.6
SE
6
1.3
SSE
6
1.8
SE
9
0.3
N
3
1.2
NNW
5
Energy kJ
9
34
233
77
27
157
167
129
482
1
66
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
2
2
2
4
9
9
9
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
0
0
7
25
27
184
22
9
9
9
4
0
0
0
22
7
27
22
275
184
27
Best forecast wave conditions in Cape Town
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
2
4
9
9
9
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
9
9
9
6
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
8
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
5
6
5
5
5
7
8
8
6
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
8
9
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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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