Dumps Surf Break

Dumps Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 33.88° S 18.49° E

Issued: 7 am 14 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

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 14 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 15 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 18 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 15s period, SW swell with 2,358 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 15 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s 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 15) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. 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 2.3m 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 1.9m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 15th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 15th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 18th Jun)7.5ft (2.3m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
SSW
12
1.9
SSW
12
2.1
SW
11
2.1
SSW
10
1.9
SSW
10
1.1
SW
10
0.8
SSW
13
1.4
SW
12
1.5
SW
12
1.6
SW
13
1.9
SW
13
1.9
SW
13
2.2
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.6
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1.4
SW
12
1.4
SW
11
1.4
SW
11
1.1
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1496
1027
1092
868
749
253
189
568
583
880
1182
1299
1956
1144
839
712
386
551
506
447
551
Wind (km/h)
15
N
15
NW
10
NNE
10
SSE
20
SSE
15
SE
10
SE
10
SSE
10
SE
15
SE
10
SSE
10
SSE
25
SSE
20
SSE
10
SE
10
SE
5
ENE
10
E
5
E
5
WSW
5
E
Wind State
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
glassy
off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
High Tide
2:51PM1.71m
3:04AM1.81m
3:39PM1.76m
3:53AM1.79m
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
Low Tide
8:37AM0.27m
8:54PM0.39m
9:24AM0.24m
9:45PM0.37m
10:11AM0.26m
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
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:48
7:48
7:48
7:48
7:50
7:50
7:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:44
5:44
5:44
5:44
 mm
2
1
1
Temp °C
14
15
13
14
15
14
13
18
15
15
18
17
14
17
15
17
22
21
22
24
20
Feels °C
12
11
11
12
11
11
10
15
12
12
15
16
10
13
12
15
22
20
20
22
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
SSW
12
1.9
SSW
12
2.1
SW
11
2.1
SSW
10
1.9
SSW
10
1.1
SW
10
0.7
SW
9
1.4
SW
12
1.5
SW
12
1.6
SW
13
1.9
SW
13
1.9
SW
13
2.2
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.6
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1.4
SW
12
1.4
SW
11
1.4
SW
11
1.1
SW
15
Energy kJ
1496
1027
1092
868
749
253
88
568
583
880
1182
1299
1956
1144
839
712
386
551
506
447
551
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
11
0.3
W
8
0.1
NW
12
0.7
SW
11
0.4
SW
11
0.6
SW
10
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
15
0.4
WSW
12
1.3
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.8
WSW
12
0.9
SSE
7
1
WSW
12
0.5
SSE
7
0.4
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
1
WSW
11
Energy kJ
5
10
6
119
43
64
189
193
57
854
223
184
68
260
26
91
145
270
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
12
0.1
W
12
0.4
SW
10
0.1
SW
20
0.7
SSE
7
0.3
SW
18
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
11
0.4
S
8
Energy kJ
5
6
3
35
15
41
49
11
9
20
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
9
1
W
5
1.5
SSE
6
1.4
SSE
7
1.7
SSE
7
1.5
SSE
7
1.5
SSE
7
1.3
SSE
6
1.6
SSE
6
1.8
SSE
6
1.9
SSE
6
1.3
SSE
6
1.5
SE
6
1
SE
7
0.4
SSE
7
0.7
S
4
Energy kJ
64
58
172
180
262
198
192
136
185
233
279
128
183
88
19
20
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
Distance (km)
7
22
0
0
60
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
10
9
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Cape Town
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
9
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
9
9
9
5
5
4
5
7
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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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