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Dumps surf Forecast / Cape Town / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 28 Mar 2024 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 15.5°C (Statistics for 28 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 18.8 °C max: 20.3 °C min: 17.7 °C)
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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 15.5°C (Statistics for 28 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 18.8 °C max: 20.3 °C min: 17.7 °C)


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 (Mar 28) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 01) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 28) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 28th Mar)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 1st Apr)11ft (3.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 1st Apr)13ft (4.0m) 12s

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

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Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tue
09
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.2
SW
1.9
SW
1.8
SW
1.5
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
0.9
WSW
1.1
SW
2.1
WSW
4
WSW
4
SW
4
SW
3
SW
2.5
SSW
1.4
SW
1.8
SW
1.8
SW
1.4
SW
1.7
SW
2.3
SW
2.5
SW
2.1
SW
1.4
SW
1.2
SSW
1.2
SW
1
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.1
WSW
1.5
WSW
2.4
SW
2.3
SW
2.1
SW
3
SSW
4
S
0.1
SW
Period(s) (?)131312121111111012111212121110111313121514131312111010101614131212111116
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)164311738995934372832331823411064474549014158201412554471053102158412542171249613485653373082142406129341886164311892261370211
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSE
15
SSE
20
S
10
SE
5
SE
10
SSW
10
NW
20
NW
20
NW
10
WNW
15
W
15
WSW
10
SSW
15
S
25
S
15
SE
10
SSE
20
S
10
SE
10
WNW
5
SW
5
NNW
5
W
10
SSE
5
SE
5
NNW
10
S
5
NNW
15
WNW
10
W
0
SE
10
W
10
WSW
0
W
10
W
15
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoncross-
on
glassglasscross-
off
glassglasscross-
off
glassoncross-
on
glassoncross-
on
glassoncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:10AM
1.71
5:32PM
1.57
5:40AM
1.63
6:07PM
1.49
6:18AM
1.53
6:53PM
1.40
7:10AM
1.41
8:05PM
1.32
8:40AM
1.31
10:01PM
1.31
10:48AM
1.31
11:41PM
1.43
12:16PM
1.44
12:43AM
1.60
1:12PM
1.59
1:30AM
1.77
1:57PM
1.73
2:13AM
1.91
2:39PM
1.83
2:53AM
2.00
3:18PM
1.88
3:32AM
2.03
3:57PM
1.88
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:57PM
0.50
11:21AM
0.46
11:25PM
0.57
11:54AM
0.54
12:00AM
0.66
12:34PM
0.64
12:49AM
0.76
1:36PM
0.74
2:18AM
0.86
3:26PM
0.81
4:40AM
0.83
5:19PM
0.75
6:09AM
0.68
6:28PM
0.62
7:06AM
0.51
7:19PM
0.47
7:51AM
0.34
8:02PM
0.35
8:32AM
0.22
8:42PM
0.26
9:11AM
0.15
9:21PM
0.23
9:50AM
0.15
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tue
09
Sunrise-6:56--6:56--6:56--6:58--6:58--7:00--7:00--7:01--7:01--7:01--7:03--7:03-
Sunset--6:44--6:43--6:40--6:39--6:38--6:37--6:36--6:35--6:32--6:31--6:30--6:30
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C172022202526242019181818171819182125212526222924232828262424202020181920
Feels °C (?)121819182624251817171514161616151923202325222723222927282323222020191818

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Thu night, calm by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat night, min 17°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

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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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