Dumps Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.88° S 18.49° E

Dumps Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 07 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dumps sea temperature is
13.4° C
2.0° 

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


Dumps surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 5,087 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period. 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 7th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Best Surf 5PM (Sat 8th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 8th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the SSE by Sun morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Night
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Rating
(10 max)
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3
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2
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3
2
2
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SW
14
2.5
SW
13
3.5
SW
14
3.5
SW
13
3
SW
12
3.5
SSW
12
2.5
SW
11
2.5
SSW
11
2.2
S
10
2.5
SSW
13
2.1
S
12
1.4
SSW
12
1.4
SW
22
1.7
SW
18
1.9
SW
18
1.9
SW
16
2.4
SW
18
2.3
SW
17
1.9
WSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3390
2376
5087
3844
2256
3077
1775
1384
911
2470
1312
541
1677
1965
2078
1916
3786
3074
1788
Wind (km/h)
5
SSE
5
NNW
10
SW
15
S
35
SSE
30
SSE
15
SE
25
SE
25
SE
10
ESE
10
ESE
5
SSE
10
E
15
ENE
5
ESE
10
ENE
15
ENE
10
ENE
10
ENE
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
10:28PM1.43m
11:34AM1.33m
00:01AM1.47m
12:52PM1.45m
1:12AM1.56m
1:49PM1.60m
2:07AM1.66m
2:36PM1.73m
2:54AM1.73m
3:18PM1.83m
3:36AM1.77m
3:58PM1.88m
4:15AM1.77m
Low Tide
5:18AM0.64m
5:45PM0.70m
6:36AM0.56m
7:03PM0.59m
7:36AM0.45m
8:01PM0.46m
8:24AM0.35m
8:50PM0.36m
9:06AM0.27m
9:33PM0.28m
9:45AM0.24m
10:13PM0.26m
clear
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rain showers
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clear
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7:31
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7:30
7:28
7:28
7:26
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:09
6:10
6:10
6:12
6:13
6:13
6:14
 mm
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2
1
Temp °C
13
14
15
13
12
13
13
13
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12
12
17
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Feels °C
12
12
12
10
4
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7
7
10
15
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11
17
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14
17
18
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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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