Dumps Surf Break

Dumps Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 33.88° S 18.49° E

Issued: 7 pm 27 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dumps sea temperature is
14.2° C

1.7°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 28 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 28 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, WSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 28 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with 10,135 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 28 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s 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 Sunday (Jun 28) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 16s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dumps in the next 16 days are 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 28) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 28th Jun)13ft (4.0m) 13s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 28th Jun)13ft (4.0m) 13s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 28th Jun)15ft (4.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Sun morning, calm by Tue afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Sat
4
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
!
!
!
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
2
2
2
2
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SW
13
3
WSW
12
4
WSW
11
4.5
WSW
15
4
SW
14
3.5
SW
14
3
SW
13
2.5
SW
12
2.4
SW
12
2.2
SW
12
2
SSW
11
2.2
SW
13
3
SW
10
2.1
SSW
9
1.6
SW
12
1.5
SW
12
1.4
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
0.9
WSW
10
1.2
WSW
9
1.6
WSW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1518
3035
3855
9151
6397
5092
3264
2099
1665
1299
1027
1710
1593
692
723
634
593
236
182
206
415
Wind (km/h)
25
N
40
NNW
25
SW
20
WSW
10
SSE
15
SSE
10
ESE
5
SE
5
SSW
5
NNE
5
N
10
SW
0
S
10
NNE
10
NW
10
NNE
10
N
5
WNW
10
N
20
N
25
NNW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
glassy
glassy
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross
cross
cross-on
High Tide
2:12AM1.52m
2:49PM1.50m
2:48AM1.54m
3:23PM1.55m
3:22AM1.56m
3:55PM1.58m
3:55AM1.56m
4:27PM1.61m
4:29AM1.56m
4:58PM1.62m
5:03AM1.54m
5:31PM1.62m
5:39AM1.51m
6:06PM1.62m
Low Tide
8:06PM0.66m
8:31AM0.49m
8:44PM0.63m
9:03AM0.46m
9:19PM0.60m
9:35AM0.43m
9:54PM0.57m
10:06AM0.42m
10:28PM0.56m
10:38AM0.42m
11:03PM0.55m
11:10AM0.44m
11:39PM0.55m
11:44AM0.48m
part cloud
light rain
heavy rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
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part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
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<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>
5:45
5:45
5:46
5:46
5:46
5:47
5:47
5:49
 mm
2
20
3
3
1
Temp °C
14
15
14
14
12
13
12
12
14
14
12
14
13
12
14
14
13
15
13
13
15
Feels °C
13
9
8
10
8
8
7
9
11
12
10
11
12
10
11
11
10
12
11
7
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SW
13
3
WSW
12
4
WSW
11
4.5
WSW
15
4
SW
14
3.5
SW
14
3
SW
13
2.5
SW
12
2.4
SW
12
2.2
SW
12
2
SSW
11
2.2
SW
13
1.9
SSW
11
2.1
SSW
9
1.6
SW
12
1.5
SW
12
1.4
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
0.9
WSW
10
1.2
WSW
9
1.6
WSW
9
Energy kJ
1518
3035
3855
9151
6397
5092
3264
2099
1665
1299
1027
1710
876
692
723
634
593
236
182
203
415
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WSW
20
1.1
SW
19
2.3
SW
17
0.3
SSE
9
0.9
SSW
15
1.5
SW
12
1.3
S
9
0.8
SSE
8
0.5
WSW
11
0.6
W
11
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
Energy kJ
216
925
3161
17
377
625
258
94
68
82
150
206
314
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WSW
18
0.9
WSW
16
0.1
W
16
0.4
WSW
14
0.5
WSW
12
0.4
SE
10
0.4
S
10
0.4
S
9
0.6
SW
10
0.1
SE
12
Energy kJ
448
457
5
82
85
24
30
25
69
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NNW
4
2.3
NW
7
1
SSE
9
1.3
SSE
6
3
SW
10
0.8
NNW
4
0.5
NW
4
Energy kJ
30
483
151
121
1593
18
8
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
9
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
2
3
1
3
1
2
2
3
Distance (km)
86
376
275
139
4
41
0
0
0
0
7
24
0
4
22
4
7
22
7
86
184
Best forecast wave conditions in Cape Town
Rating
(10 max)
7
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
9
9
7
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
5
4
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
8
9
9
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
7
5
6
5
4
5
6
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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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