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Garbage Dump surf Forecast / West Coast / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Wednesday 24 Apr 2024 SAST
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Garbage Dump surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Garbage Dump sea temperature is 15.0°C (Statistics for 24 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 16.8 °C max: 18.1 °C min: 15.1 °C)
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Garbage Dump surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Garbage Dump sea temperature is 15.0°C (Statistics for 24 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 16.8 °C max: 18.1 °C min: 15.1 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Garbage Dump this week:

The surf forecast for Garbage Dump over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 25) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Garbage Dump in the next 12 days are 1.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Apr 26) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 25th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 27th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 15s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 27th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 15s

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

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Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Mon
06
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
SW
0.5
WSW
1.1
SW
0.9
SSW
0.5
WSW
0.9
WSW
1.4
SW
1.4
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.2
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.5
SW
0.7
WSW
0.8
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.2
W
0.8
W
1.2
W
2.3
WSW
2
WSW
1.8
WSW
0.9
SW
1
WSW
0.9
WSW
Period(s) (?)1313571716151515141414141413131212111010101211101010911910109998
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)208966696172392856851674545328367362253225841271564083493423356945153393632882351662091100712544144144113
Wind
(km/h)
15
S
10
SSW
30
SSW
15
S
10
ESE
20
SE
15
SE
15
ESE
25
S
25
NNW
20
NW
10
NW
10
N
10
NW
10
WSW
10
NNW
5
WNW
10
SW
5
N
15
N
10
W
5
N
5
S
15
SSW
10
S
5
SW
15
SSW
10
SSW
15
SSW
25
SSW
25
S
20
S
25
SSW
10
SE
15
E
15
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
oncrossoncross-
on
crosscrossonglassglasscross-
on
crossglasscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
offcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:44AM
1.65
4:08PM
1.56
4:14AM
1.61
4:40PM
1.51
4:47AM
1.54
5:15PM
1.44
5:24AM
1.45
5:58PM
1.36
6:09AM
1.35
6:54PM
1.28
7:14AM
1.24
8:15PM
1.23
8:48AM
1.19
9:48PM
1.28
10:26AM
1.23
11:04PM
1.40
11:40AM
1.34
12:02AM
1.55
12:37PM
1.47
12:52AM
1.69
1:25PM
1.59
1:36AM
1.79
2:09PM
1.67
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:38PM
0.23
9:58AM
0.13
10:07PM
0.25
10:27AM
0.17
10:37PM
0.30
10:59AM
0.23
11:12PM
0.37
11:37AM
0.32
11:54PM
0.46
12:24PM
0.41
12:53AM
0.56
1:30PM
0.50
2:22AM
0.61
3:03PM
0.55
4:14AM
0.57
4:38PM
0.50
5:35AM
0.42
5:48PM
0.40
6:32AM
0.25
6:42PM
0.29
7:19AM
0.10
7:28PM
0.19
8:02AM
-0.01
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Mon
06
Sunrise-7:13--7:15--7:16--7:16--7:16--7:18--7:18--7:18--7:20--7:20--7:20--7:22-
Sunset--6:14--6:13--6:12--6:10--6:09--6:08--6:07--6:07--6:06--6:05--6:04--6:02
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C181821192328272628211615141718192019181819171921212122181818171721202432
Feels °C (?)161719172124202323201413141618171917181718181918192019171716131317162028

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the ESE by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat night, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Garbage Dump Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Garbage Dump provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Garbage Dump can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Garbage 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 (Garbage 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 Garbage 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.

Garbage Dump is 108 km (67 miles) from Saldanha. If you plan a holiday in West Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Saldanha. Saldanha has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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