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Dumps surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Saturday 01 Feb 2025 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
13.5° C
(Which is 6.6°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 Saturday (Feb 01) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 10s. 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 4.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 05) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Feb 06) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 1st Feb)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 5th Feb)11ft (3.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 5th Feb)13ft (4.0m) 15s

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

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Sunday
02
Monday
03
Tuesday
04
Wednesday
05
Thursday
06
Friday
07
Saturday
08
Sunday
09
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thu
13
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
SW
1.3
SW
1.6
SW
2.5
SW
3
SW
3
SW
2.4
SW
2.1
SW
2.2
SW
2.5
SW
3.5
SW
4
SW
3
SW
3
SW
2.4
SW
2
SW
1.9
SW
2.1
SSW
1.8
SW
1.4
SW
1.6
SW
2
SW
2
SW
1.8
SW
1.8
SW
1.9
SW
1.9
SW
1.7
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.2
SW
2.1
SW
1.9
SW
1.7
SW
Period(s) (?)101111121212121212131615141413121212111111131312121213121211111010121111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)32239668518392320219616651298148621456657666139912967194511631025115879447963813801306971944110011918687236223993282961160813701
Wind
(km/h)
15
S
15
SW
20
SW
10
SSE
10
SSW
20
S
10
SSE
15
SSW
20
SSW
10
S
25
S
30
SSE
20
SSE
25
S
35
S
15
SE
5
W
10
S
15
S
20
S
25
S
15
SSE
25
S
30
S
30
SSE
35
SSE
45
SSE
20
SE
15
S
30
S
20
SSE
20
S
30
S
15
S
15
SSW
20
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:49AM
1.89
6:09PM
1.69
6:32AM
1.81
6:54PM
1.58
7:19AM
1.70
7:47PM
1.46
8:16AM
1.57
8:58PM
1.34
9:35AM
1.46
10:41PM
1.29
11:17AM
1.42
12:24AM
1.36
12:45PM
1.47
1:31AM
1.48
1:45PM
1.55
2:18AM
1.60
2:31PM
1.62
2:56AM
1.70
3:08PM
1.67
3:29AM
1.77
3:41PM
1.71
4:00AM
1.81
4:11PM
1.72
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:31PM
0.33
12:05PM
0.38
12:11AM
0.41
12:51PM
0.47
12:55AM
0.52
1:44PM
0.58
1:48AM
0.65
2:53PM
0.69
3:04AM
0.78
4:29PM
0.75
4:55AM
0.83
6:08PM
0.72
6:35AM
0.78
7:18PM
0.63
7:42AM
0.67
8:07PM
0.54
8:30AM
0.57
8:46PM
0.47
9:09AM
0.50
9:19PM
0.41
9:42AM
0.44
9:48PM
0.38
10:11AM
0.42
Sunday
02
Monday
03
Tuesday
04
Wednesday
05
Thursday
06
Friday
07
Saturday
08
Sunday
09
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thu
13
Sunrise-6:07--6:09--6:09--6:09--6:11--6:11--6:13--6:13--6:15--6:16--6:16--6:18-
Sunset--7:50--7:50--7:49--7:47--7:46--7:45--7:45--7:44--7:44--7:43--7:42--7:40
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Rain (mm)
------------------------------------
Temp. °C212121202223202323202019182121192526232122202221192020192223202222192122
Feels °C (?)201818182121182222191714131716132523232120171917151312122019162019152020

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri morning).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri night, min 18°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Fri night, strong winds from the SSE by Mon afternoon).

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Mon night, light winds from the S by Thu morning).

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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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