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Dumps surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 19 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
16.4° C
 (Which is 2.8°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 Friday (Mar 20) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 10s. 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 23) 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 2.5m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 24) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 20th Mar)7ft (2.2m) 12s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 20th Mar)7ft (2.2m) 12s
Most Powerful 2PM (Mon 23rd Mar)10ft (3.0m) 15s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sun night, calm by Tue morning).

Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
3
3
2
4
2
1
3
1
0
1
3
3
4
1
0
0
2
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.2
SSW
2
SSW
2.4
SW
2.4
SSW
2.1
SW
2
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.6
SW
1.5
SW
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
2.1
SSW
2.4
SSW
2
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.5
SSW
Period(s) (?)141413111212121212111112161414131312111111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)192916011942146211821080850782683563447539225723171411918822680780745494
Wind
(km/h)
20
NNW
25
NW
10
WSW
15
SSW
20
SSW
10
SSE
15
SSE
25
S
15
SSE
15
SSE
30
S
20
SSE
20
SE
20
SSE
10
ESE
10
NW
15
WNW
20
N
10
WSW
15
WSW
10
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:46PM
1.84
3:59AM
1.96
4:21PM
1.84
4:34AM
1.95
4:57PM
1.80
5:12AM
1.88
5:36PM
1.71
5:53AM
1.77
6:21PM
1.59
6:40AM
1.61
7:16PM
1.46
7:42AM
1.45
8:38PM
1.35
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:39AM
0.24
9:47PM
0.28
10:13AM
0.22
10:21PM
0.28
10:48AM
0.25
10:57PM
0.34
11:26AM
0.33
11:35PM
0.44
12:08PM
0.45
12:20AM
0.57
12:59PM
0.60
1:20AM
0.72
2:14PM
0.74
3:07AM
0.83
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Sunrise6:48--6:48--6:48--6:50--6:50--6:50--6:52--
Sunset-6:59--6:58--6:55--6:54--6:53--6:52--6:51-
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
--11--------------2--
Temp. °C222220202018192018202118222823282619192119
Feels °C (?)201918181715161614171713192521282418192019
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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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