Dumps Surf Break

Dumps Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 33.88° S 18.49° E

Issued: 1 pm 16 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dumps sea temperature is
13.9° C

2.3°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 16 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 17 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 18 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 15s period, SW swell with 2,593 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 16 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s 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 Tuesday (Jun 16) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s 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 2.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 18) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jun 19) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Tue 16th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 17th Jun)7ft (2.2m) 14s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 18th Jun)8ft (2.4m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
4
3
4
4
4
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SW
12
1.6
SW
11
1.5
SW
13
1.9
SW
14
2
SW
13
2.4
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.4
SW
12
1.1
WSW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.2
SW
11
1.6
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
1.8
WSW
13
1.8
WSW
12
2.3
WSW
13
2.4
WSW
12
1.9
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
558
685
792
1255
1408
2391
1729
1144
627
353
520
486
427
350
1049
1368
1151
980
1648
1560
995
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
10
SE
10
SE
15
S
10
SSE
15
SE
20
SSE
15
SE
10
ESE
5
SE
10
E
5
NE
5
S
10
NE
5
NNE
5
W
5
NNW
5
NW
5
S
0
SE
5
WNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-off
glassy
on
High Tide
4:27PM1.78m
4:42AM1.73m
5:15PM1.77m
5:32AM1.65m
6:05PM1.72m
6:23AM1.55m
6:56PM1.66m
7:18AM1.45m
7:51PM1.59m
8:18AM1.36m
8:50PM1.52m
9:26AM1.29m
9:55PM1.47m
10:39AM1.27m
Low Tide
10:37PM0.38m
10:57AM0.30m
11:29PM0.42m
11:45AM0.37m
00:24AM0.48m
12:34PM0.46m
1:22AM0.55m
1:27PM0.56m
2:24AM0.62m
2:25PM0.64m
3:32AM0.66m
3:30PM0.71m
4:40AM0.68m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:48
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>
5:43
5:44
5:44
5:44
5:44
5:44
5:44
5:45
 mm
Temp °C
17
15
15
17
15
15
16
15
15
20
19
22
26
24
22
23
20
19
20
18
18
Feels °C
14
12
13
15
13
13
12
12
12
18
18
20
24
22
21
21
20
19
19
18
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SW
12
1.6
SW
11
1.5
SW
13
1.9
SW
14
2
SW
13
2.4
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.5
SSE
7
1.1
SSE
7
1.3
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.2
SW
11
1.6
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
1.8
WSW
13
1.8
WSW
12
2.3
WSW
13
2.4
WSW
12
1.9
SW
12
Energy kJ
558
685
792
1255
1408
2391
1729
1144
204
121
520
486
427
350
1049
1368
1151
980
1648
1560
995
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
15
0.6
WSW
12
0.4
SW
11
1.4
SW
16
0.1
SW
20
1.4
SW
12
1.1
WSW
12
0.7
SSE
7
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.4
SSE
8
0.3
SSE
8
0.2
SSE
8
1.3
WSW
12
0.1
SW
20
0.4
SW
17
Energy kJ
112
96
33
1052
15
627
353
48
91
86
212
22
13
6
437
15
102
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
19
0.6
SW
16
1
SW
12
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SE
7
0.1
SW
24
Energy kJ
59
208
287
49
91
18
22
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SSE
6
1.7
SSE
6
1.4
SSE
6
1.7
SSE
6
1.5
SSE
6
1.4
SSE
6
1.6
SSE
6
1.5
SSE
6
2.1
SE
7
1.7
SE
7
0.4
NNW
3
0.6
NW
5
0.7
NW
4
0.9
NNW
4
0.6
NNW
4
Energy kJ
197
213
160
223
149
126
160
134
398
279
4
17
21
30
12
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
4
4
2
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
4
3
4
4
4
2
Distance (km)
0
0
0
4
0
9
47
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
0
0
0
0
0
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Cape Town
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
4
2
4
3
4
3
3
3
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
4
5
9
6
6
6
7
7
4
5
8
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
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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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