Dungeons
South Africa · Southern Africa
Right now
ClearWind and swell direction
Swell: 3.5m SW
Wind: 16 km/h SSW (cross-onshore)
Beach faces: W
Cross-onshore wind. Wave faces are getting chopped up, conditions are average.
Swell direction is a decent angle for this beach.
Today hour by hour
Updated 10:28Expected crowds
Prediction model v17amMidweek quiet
Next 7 days
Forecast via Open-MeteoWhat to pack
- 3/2mm wetsuit or spring suit for 17°C water.
- Larger swell averaging 2.5 m. Step-up board or gun.
- Strong winds on some days. Check the forecast each morning.
Forecast accuracy at Dungeons
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Best time to go
quiet before the morning rush, conditions building through the session
quiet before the morning rush, conditions building through the session
quiet evening session
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Swell forecast
7-day forecastDaily score breakdown
This week is looking well above average for late April.
Comparing the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Dungeons.
What's driving it
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Last 2 days of logged conditions.
About Dungeons
Cape Town's big-wave reef beneath the Sentinel at Hout Bay, tow-in only in major swells.
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Create Profile →Frequently asked questions
How often is this page updated?
Current conditions refresh every 6 hours when the cron runs. Hourly data updates every 30 minutes. The 7-day forecast, luck factor, and packing notes are all pre-computed at the same time.
What is the luck factor?
We compare the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Dungeons. The delta tells you whether conditions are shaping up better, worse, or about the same as a typical late April.
How is 'best session' picked?
We score each day of the 7-day forecast using the same algorithm as the leaderboard, and highlight the highest scorer.
Where does the data come from?
Open-Meteo's Marine API (swell height, period, water temperature) and Weather API (wind and conditions).
Does the score capture local knowledge?
Honestly, no. Every break has tide windows, swell directions and reef contours that a global model cannot see. Treat the score as a starting point, then check a local cam.
When is the best time to surf Dungeons?
Check our timing score heatmap above for a week-by-week breakdown combining surf conditions with crowd pressure.