The Dump surfForecast / SA – East Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Saturday 15 Nov 2025 ACDT
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The Dump surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Dump sea temperature is
16.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Dump this week:

The surf forecast for The Dump over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 16) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Dump in the next 12 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 20) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 22) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (ACDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 16th Nov)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 16th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 20th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sat night, fresh winds from the W by Sun morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
0
0
0
1
0
!
3
2
3
2
0
0
!
0
!
2
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.6
SW
2.2
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
3
SW
3
SW
2.1
SSW
2.1
SW
2.5
SW
2.1
SSW
2.2
SSW
3
SSW
3.5
SSW
3
SSW
3
SSW
2.4
SSW
2.4
SSW
1.4
SSW
Period(s) (?)121110689101111111111111113141515141313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)805669392216574127413131814226410751065156510241123284440503986316422341995659
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSW
15
SSW
10
WNW
25
W
30
W
25
WSW
25
WSW
25
WSW
15
WSW
20
WNW
25
W
15
W
20
WSW
30
SW
20
SSW
15
S
20
S
15
SSE
15
ESE
20
S
20
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
ononononcrossoncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:33AM
0.70
12:32AM
0.79
11:55AM
0.68
12:37AM
0.92
12:15PM
0.66
12:53AM
1.04
12:34PM
0.64
1:13AM
1.13
12:53PM
0.61
1:36AM
1.20
1:12PM
0.59
2:00AM
1.24
1:31PM
0.56
2:24AM
1.26
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:03PM
0.47
6:42AM
0.58
5:01PM
0.41
7:11AM
0.52
5:13PM
0.35
7:40AM
0.48
5:31PM
0.29
8:09AM
0.45
5:51PM
0.24
8:39AM
0.44
6:12PM
0.20
9:10AM
0.43
6:32PM
0.16
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Sunrise6:00--6:00--5:58--5:58--5:58--5:56--5:56--
Sunset-7:59--8:00--8:00--8:01--8:02--8:04--8:05-
clear
clear
clear
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C171714161613171614191914171513141413151312
Feels °C (?)1514101010812121115151212988991088
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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 12 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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