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Dumps surf Forecast / Cape Town / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Friday 19 Apr 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 13.5°C (Statistics for 19 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 17.7 °C max: 19.4 °C min: 16.1 °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 13.5°C (Statistics for 19 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 17.7 °C max: 19.4 °C min: 16.1 °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 Friday (Apr 19) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. 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 2.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 23) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 9s period and expected on Friday (Apr 26) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 19th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 20th Apr)6ft (1.8m) 14s
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 23rd Apr)7ft (2.1m) 16s

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

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Fri
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wed
01
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
SW
1.2
WSW
1.9
WSW
1.8
SW
1.5
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.2
SW
1
W
1.5
W
1.5
W
1.4
W
1.7
SSW
2.1
SSW
2
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.4
SW
2.2
SSW
2.5
S
0.9
SW
1.1
SW
0.7
SW
1
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
0.7
SW
Period(s) (?)1215131313121211121211171614131312128912101513141614141313131212121111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)314584123510607374884142406476154571674208015789367575795785401098248253223342581546825791570570495341240232142117
Wind
(km/h)
5
SSW
5
SSE
10
SSW
10
S
5
E
5
NNW
5
WSW
5
NW
10
NW
5
WSW
5
SE
10
WNW
10
W
5
WNW
10
W
10
SW
10
S
25
SSE
35
SSE
20
SE
15
SE
10
SE
10
ESE
5
SE
5
SW
10
E
5
ENE
10
SW
5
WNW
5
SE
5
S
10
NNE
20
NNW
20
NW
5
NW
20
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossglasscrosscross-
off
glasscross-
on
glassoncross-
on
glassglassononglassoncrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffcrossoffglasscross-
on
onglasscross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:34AM
1.59
1:55PM
1.51
2:02AM
1.66
2:23PM
1.58
2:29AM
1.71
2:50PM
1.64
2:55AM
1.75
3:17PM
1.67
3:21AM
1.76
3:44PM
1.67
3:48AM
1.76
4:13PM
1.66
4:16AM
1.73
4:43PM
1.63
4:48AM
1.68
5:18PM
1.58
5:25AM
1.60
6:00PM
1.51
6:10AM
1.49
6:53PM
1.45
7:11AM
1.38
8:07PM
1.40
8:42AM
1.31
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:23PM
0.64
7:52AM
0.54
7:52PM
0.57
8:17AM
0.47
8:19PM
0.51
8:42AM
0.41
8:45PM
0.47
9:07AM
0.36
9:12PM
0.46
9:34AM
0.34
9:38PM
0.46
10:01AM
0.35
10:07PM
0.48
10:30AM
0.38
10:37PM
0.52
11:02AM
0.43
11:13PM
0.59
11:39AM
0.51
11:57PM
0.67
12:26PM
0.61
12:59AM
0.75
1:32PM
0.70
2:37AM
0.79
Fri
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wed
01
Sunrise--7:11--7:13--7:13--7:13--7:15--7:16--7:16--7:16--7:18--7:18--7:20--7:20
Sunset6:16--6:15--6:15--6:14--6:13--6:12--6:09--6:08--6:07--6:07--6:06--6:05--
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Rain (mm)
----------------------------------21
Temp. °C241820211923231720201719191620201717171616231919232126242023252218181616
Feels °C (?)231819201921201718191719181719191713101013201616191923211820221915141514

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat night).

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Tue 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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