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The Dump Surf Forecast
/ SA – East Coast (28 breaks) / South Australia (91 breaks) /
The Dump surfForecast / SA – East Coast / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Tuesday 29 Apr 2025 ACST
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 Thursday (May 01) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Dump in the next 12 days are 4.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 06) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (May 04) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Thu 1st May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Tue 6th May) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Tue 6th May) | 15ft (4.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Dump over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
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| Energy (?) | 541 | 400 | 376 | 613 | 469 | 301 | 376 | 999 | 687 | 384 | 487 | 602 | 487 | 273 | 138 | 99 | 454 | 1922 | 2929 | 2379 | 2007 | 5650 | 7155 | 4788 | 3879 | 3083 | 2848 | 3872 | 4038 | 2288 | 1765 | 1569 | 1081 | 920 | 762 | 461 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross- on | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:46AM 0.71 | 2:00PM 1.42 | 12:30AM 0.71 | 2:29PM 1.41 | 3:00PM 1.35 | 3:32PM 1.26 | 4:05PM 1.15 | 4:41PM 1.03 | 5:24PM 0.91 | 10:05PM 0.91 | 12:20PM 0.80 | 10:35PM 0.89 | 11:51AM 0.90 | 11:00PM 0.87 | 11:56AM 1.02 | 11:22PM 0.84 | 12:12PM 1.13 | 11:42PM 0.82 | ||||||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:39PM 0.60 | 6:00AM 0.27 | 9:29PM 0.68 | 6:19AM 0.23 | 6:40AM 0.21 | 7:00AM 0.23 | 7:19AM 0.29 | 7:31AM 0.38 | 7:28AM 0.48 | 7:56PM 0.89 | 6:51AM 0.56 | 2:47PM 0.78 | 4:47AM 0.55 | 4:54PM 0.72 | 4:38AM 0.50 | 5:53PM 0.66 | 4:47AM 0.44 | 6:31PM 0.62 | 5:01AM 0.39 | |||||||||||||||||
Tue 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sun 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 |
| Sunset | 5:34 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - |
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| Temp. °C | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the NNW by Mon morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Tue morning, light winds from the W by Wed afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
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