Dolphin Point Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(South-Africa – Boland and Southern Cape)
| Name: | Dolphin Point |
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| Type: | point |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: S | Offshore Wind: W |
Dolphin Point in Boland and Southern Cape is an exposed point break that has consistent surf. Winter is the favoured time of year for surfing here. Works best in offshore winds from the west. Easily blown out by onshore winds Tends to receive distant groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the south. Rarely crowded here. Beware of sharks and rocks.
Overall Dolphin Point Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Dolphin Point surf quality by season and Dolphin Point surf quality by month.
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Use this relief map to navigate to South-Africa - Boland and Southern Cape surf breaks and tide stations that are in the area of Dolphin Point
Visitor Reviews of Dolphin Point |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Dolphin Point:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Stillbaai | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Jongensfontein | 5 mi |
| Third closest break | Gourits Mouth | 27 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Arniston | 29 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Struisbaai | 29 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Dolphin Point: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Brazil Buoy | 4071 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Lion Buoy | 5367 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Nice Buoy | 5418 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Middle Atlantic Buoy | 5600 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Gascogne Buoy | 5727 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Dolphin Point: |
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| Closest tide station | Durban, South Africa | 644 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Mawson, Antarctica | 2825 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Heard Island, Antarctica | 2827 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Royal Bay (Moltke Harbor), South Georgia | 3062 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Leith Harbor, South Georgia | 3088 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Dolphin Point: |
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| Closest ski area | Tiffindell (South Africa) | 458 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Afri-Ski (Lesotho) | 577 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Cerro Castor (Argentina) | 4363 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Cerro Castor (Argentina) | 4363 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Cerro Castor (Argentina) | 4363 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Dolphin Point: |
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| Closest city location | Riversdale (South Africa) | 24 mi |
| Second closest city location | Mossel Bay (South Africa) | 44 mi |
| Third closest city location | George (South Africa) | 61 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Swellendam (South Africa) | 62 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Oudtshoorn (South Africa) | 71 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Dolphin Point is George Airport (GRJ) in South Africa, which is 99 km (61 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Dolphin Point is Oudtshoorn Airport (DUH), also in South Africa, 113 km (70 miles) away.
