Dumps surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Friday 27 Mar 2026 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
14.8° C
(Which is 4.2°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 28) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 14s. 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 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 28) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 01) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 28th Mar)8ft (2.4m) 11s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 28th Mar)8ft (2.4m) 11s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 28th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
2
2
4
3
3
2
2
1
2
0
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
WSW
1.5
WSW
3
SW
3
SW
2.1
SW
1.8
SW
1.4
SW
1.1
SW
1.2
S
0.9
S
0.9
SW
0.6
SW
0.7
SW
1
SW
1.1
SW
1.3
SW
1.8
SW
2.1
SW
2.1
SW
2
SW
1.8
SW
Period(s) (?)9811111010101210101114151314141312121312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)232313208419769906023693252681451871212123455205881021122913191266884
Wind
(km/h)
15
WNW
10
NW
10
WNW
15
WSW
5
SSE
10
S
15
S
10
SSE
10
SW
20
S
5
SSE
5
W
15
S
15
SSE
10
SSE
20
S
5
SSW
15
S
20
S
15
S
15
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:13AM
1.45
12:46PM
1.44
1:09AM
1.59
1:35PM
1.55
1:50AM
1.71
2:13PM
1.64
2:25AM
1.79
2:46PM
1.70
2:57AM
1.84
3:16PM
1.74
3:27AM
1.86
3:45PM
1.74
3:55AM
1.84
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:55PM
0.73
6:41AM
0.67
6:57PM
0.63
7:32AM
0.54
7:41PM
0.53
8:10AM
0.43
8:17PM
0.45
8:44AM
0.36
8:49PM
0.40
9:13AM
0.33
9:17PM
0.38
9:40AM
0.32
9:44PM
0.38
10:06AM
0.34
Fri
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Sunrise--6:54--6:54--6:56--6:56--6:56--6:58--6:58
Sunset6:47--6:46--6:45--6:44--6:43--6:40--6:39--
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-1-------------------
Temp. °C201919201819201819211822221922242122232021
Feels °C (?)172018181717181618211622211822232222222020
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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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