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Dumps surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 14 Jan 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
16.7° C
 (Which is 3.0°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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 15) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dumps in the next 12 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 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 2.5m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 20) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 15th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 15th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 18th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dumps over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sat night, fresh winds from the S by Mon afternoon).

Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
3
2
1
2
1
0
1
0
0
4
!
2
3
2
0
0
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
SW
1.7
SW
3
SSW
3
SSW
1.9
SW
1.2
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
WSW
1.1
SW
1.3
SW
2
SW
2.5
SW
3.5
SW
3
SW
2.3
SW
1.7
SW
1.6
SW
1.2
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.4
SW
Period(s) (?)111112111111101010101011121212111111101112
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)544754248817568363001861512163207381670306024991380671564319348396514
Wind
(km/h)
15
W
20
WNW
35
SSE
30
SSE
30
SSE
10
SSE
15
SSW
30
S
15
S
15
SW
25
SW
10
S
20
S
30
S
20
SSE
20
S
35
S
25
SSE
25
SSE
35
S
20
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:43PM
1.41
1:33AM
1.39
1:31PM
1.47
2:13AM
1.48
2:11PM
1.54
2:47AM
1.57
2:47PM
1.59
3:18AM
1.64
3:21PM
1.65
3:48AM
1.71
3:53PM
1.68
4:18AM
1.76
4:26PM
1.70
4:49AM
1.79
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:13PM
0.69
7:26AM
0.79
7:53PM
0.61
8:09AM
0.72
8:28PM
0.53
8:45AM
0.64
9:01PM
0.47
9:19AM
0.57
9:31PM
0.42
9:51AM
0.51
10:02PM
0.39
10:24AM
0.47
10:32PM
0.38
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Sunrise5:48--5:50--5:50--5:52--5:52--5:54--5:54--
Sunset-8:00--7:59--7:59--7:59--7:59--7:58--7:58-
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C232321172019202018202120202018212119242623
Feels °C (?)212122111514181615171818151512171613202119
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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 12 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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