Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.88° S 18.49° E

Dumps Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 30 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dumps sea temperature is
13.8°C
2.1° 

Dumps surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Dumps surf forecast from 30 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 6 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 7 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, WSW swell with 5,373 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 2 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 12s period with WSW 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 Friday (Oct 02) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dumps in the next 16 days are 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 07) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 03) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 2nd Oct)1.5ft (0.5m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 6th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 7th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed night, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Sat morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
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0.9
SW
12
0.7
SW
12
0.7
SW
11
1.1
WSW
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2.2
WSW
11
1.6
SW
12
1.2
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11
1.3
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11
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SW
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12
1.5
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12
1.9
WSW
13
2.3
WSW
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3
WSW
15
3.5
WSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
282
216
144
133
172
1165
671
366
389
249
376
1346
1173
773
634
1188
1422
3909
5373
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
30
NNW
15
WNW
10
NNW
5
SSW
20
SSE
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WNW
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High Tide
5:51AM1.58m
6:08PM1.60m
6:44AM1.46m
7:07PM1.44m
7:58AM1.35m
8:37PM1.31m
9:49AM1.32m
10:42PM1.30m
11:31AM1.42m
00:10AM1.40m
12:34PM1.56m
1:04AM1.52m
Low Tide
11:37PM0.40m
11:49AM0.53m
00:25AM0.53m
12:46PM0.67m
1:32AM0.67m
2:20PM0.79m
3:22AM0.76m
4:36PM0.77m
5:12AM0.72m
6:04PM0.65m
6:21AM0.61m
7:00PM0.51m
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Feels °C
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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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