Dumps Surf Break

Dumps Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 33.88° S 18.49° E

Issued: 7 pm 28 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dumps sea temperature is
14.0° C

1.8°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 29 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 29 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 29 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 7,717 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 29 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s 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 Monday (Jun 29) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dumps in the next 16 days are 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 29) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 29th Jun)15ft (4.5m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 29th Jun)15ft (4.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 5AM (Mon 29th Jun)15ft (4.5m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun night, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Wed night, fresh winds from the N by Sat morning).

Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sun
5
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
!
!
!
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
!
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4.5
WSW
15
4
SW
14
3.5
SW
14
3
SW
13
2.5
SW
12
2.4
SW
12
2
SW
12
2
SSW
11
2.2
SSW
13
2.2
SW
12
2.3
SW
8
1.9
SW
9
1.3
SSW
11
1.2
SSW
13
1
SW
12
1.4
WSW
8
0.8
SW
16
2.2
WNW
8
1
SW
14
2.5
SW
13
3.5
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
9151
6397
5319
3422
2212
1665
1094
971
1672
1486
736
529
386
437
268
252
310
539
368
2078
3088
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
5
SE
15
SSE
10
ESE
5
SE
10
S
5
SE
10
SSE
20
SSE
10
SSW
20
WSW
10
WNW
20
N
25
N
20
NNW
20
NNE
30
N
30
N
30
NNW
15
SW
5
S
Wind State
cross-on
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
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
6:19AM1.47m
6:46PM1.60m
Low Tide
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
00:19AM0.56m
12:21PM0.52m
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
clear
<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
5:46
5:46
5:46
5:47
5:47
5:49
5:49
 mm
3
2
2
1
3
1
4
3
Temp °C
14
13
13
12
11
14
14
13
14
13
15
15
14
13
13
13
12
13
15
16
15
Feels °C
9
10
9
7
8
10
11
10
10
9
10
10
11
8
8
10
6
8
10
13
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4.5
WSW
15
4
SW
14
3.5
SW
14
3
SW
13
2.5
SW
12
2.4
SW
12
2
SW
12
2
SSW
11
2.2
SSW
13
1.8
SW
12
1.2
SW
12
1.9
SW
9
1.3
SSW
11
1.2
SSW
13
1.2
WSW
8
1.4
WSW
8
0.8
SW
16
1
SW
15
1.5
W
8
2.5
SW
13
3.5
SW
12
Energy kJ
9151
6397
5319
3422
2212
1665
1094
971
1672
980
414
529
386
437
165
232
310
424
277
2078
3088
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
14
0.2
W
15
1.1
SW
12
0.6
SW
13
1.1
SW
8
1
SW
12
0.7
SW
11
0.7
SW
8
0.3
S
8
1
SW
14
0.3
W
9
0.1
SE
12
Energy kJ
553
19
355
113
143
268
127
69
12
368
15
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
21
0.3
WSW
14
0.4
WSW
12
0.9
W
7
0.5
SW
19
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
11
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
S
8
0.2
SSE
11
Energy kJ
18
41
48
77
184
252
71
14
5
11
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ESE
4
0.9
SSE
5
2.2
SW
12
2.3
SW
8
1.9
NW
6
1.2
NW
6
1.1
NW
6
0.6
N
4
1.4
NW
5
2.2
WNW
8
1
NNW
5
Energy kJ
8
51
1486
736
233
105
82
9
103
539
53
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
4
3
2
2
4
2
2
3
3
3
2
4
Distance (km)
139
4
4
0
0
0
0
0
60
9
24
22
27
184
27
27
117
269
269
358
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Cape Town
Rating
(10 max)
7
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
2
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
8
6
5
5
6
7
5
5
9
9
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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