The Dump Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.54° S 138.69° E

Issued: 2 am 05 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Dump sea temperature is
14.7° C

Slightly cooler than normal

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


The Dump surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 7,408 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 5 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Dump this week:

The surf forecast for The Dump over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 17s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Dump in the next 16 days are 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sun 5th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 17s
Best Surf 9AM (Sun 5th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 17s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sun 5th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
!
!
5
4
4
3
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
3
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
SSW
17
3.5
SSW
16
2.5
SSW
16
2.1
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
16
2.4
SSW
18
2.2
SSW
17
1.9
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
15
1.5
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.8
SW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
7408
5393
3531
1748
1207
623
1042
1003
1225
3452
2833
1750
1052
899
1487
1083
795
523
458
418
770
Wind (km/h)
15
E
15
SE
10
ENE
10
NE
15
ENE
10
NE
15
NE
15
ENE
10
NNE
10
NE
10
ENE
10
NNE
10
NE
10
NE
10
N
15
N
15
NNW
15
N
25
NNW
35
NNW
35
NW
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
High Tide
3:30PM1.18m
3:43AM0.76m
3:52PM1.11m
4:27AM0.84m
4:09PM1.03m
5:19AM0.91m
4:10PM0.95m
6:42AM0.98m
11:09AM1.17m
11:40AM1.31m
00:41AM0.56m
Low Tide
10:47PM0.52m
8:19AM0.52m
11:03PM0.55m
8:48AM0.66m
11:17PM0.58m
8:55AM0.82m
11:26PM0.60m
7:57AM0.97m
10:31PM0.60m
9:53PM0.57m
9:55PM0.53m
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clear
clear
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rain showers
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7:24
7:24
7:24
7:24
7:24
7:24
7:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:14
5:14
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:16
5:16
 mm
4
6
Temp °C
10
11
11
10
12
12
12
14
12
13
14
13
14
15
12
15
14
13
15
15
11
Feels °C
6
8
8
7
9
11
8
11
9
10
12
11
11
12
9
11
11
10
9
9
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
SSW
17
3.5
SSW
16
2.5
SSW
16
2.1
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
16
2.4
SSW
18
2.2
SSW
17
1.9
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
15
1.5
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.8
SW
11
Energy kJ
7408
5393
3531
1748
1207
623
1042
1003
1225
3452
2833
1750
1052
899
1487
1083
795
523
458
418
770
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
18
0.6
S
10
0.4
SSW
22
0.7
SSW
20
1.4
WSW
16
0.2
WNW
4
0.1
W
7
0.2
W
6
Energy kJ
128
66
154
336
921
1
1
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
9
0.5
SSW
20
Energy kJ
24
218
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
ENE
3
0.6
ENE
3
0.4
ENE
3
0.5
NE
3
0.4
NE
3
0.4
NE
3
0.4
NNE
3
0.4
NNE
3
0.6
NNW
4
0.7
NNW
4
0.9
NNW
4
0.9
NW
4
1.1
NW
5
Energy kJ
5
7
4
5
2
3
4
3
9
11
23
24
56
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
4
4
3
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
4
4
Distance (km)
165
165
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
2
348
247
Best forecast wave conditions in South Australia - East Coast
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
6
4
4
3
4
4
4
9
7
4
4
4
4
5
3
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
7
4
4
8
7
4
5
7
5
5
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
7
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
7
5
5
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
6
6
5
5
4
6
5
5
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Information about the The Dump Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for The Dump provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Dump can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Dump 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 (The Dump) 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 The Dump 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.

The Dump is 46 km (29 miles) from Rapid Bay. If you plan a holiday in Adelaide, look for hotels and other accommodation in Rapid Bay. Rapid Bay has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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