Fort Dauphin Water Temperature and Wetsuit Guide

A hot and sunny day, feeling like 30 °C / 86 °F even after we account for wind, and very warm water temperature (28 °C / 83 °F) too at Fort Dauphin. Surfers may need a thin summer wetsuit or at least a rash vest to block the UV.

Map of current Madagascar Surface Water Temperatures based on measurements from oceanographic satellites

Map of current Madagascar Sea Water Temperature Anomalies (compared with long term averages at this time of year)

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Below is a graph of Historical Sea Surface Temperature for Fort Dauphin. This has been derived from analysis of two decades of oceanographic satellite measurements of nearby open water. We have calculated the average water temperature variation around the year as well as the extremes that have been observed on each date.

All of the graphs for the surf breaks presented on Surf-Forecast.com are on the same scale to enable comparison between locations around the world.

Fort Dauphin sea water temperatures peak in the range 25 to 28°C (77 to 82°F) on around the 1st of February and are at their lowest on about the 4th of August, in the range 22 to 24°C (72 to 75°F). Year round warm sea water temperatures at Fort Dauphin climb to their maximum at the beginning of February. Even then a rash vest and board shorts should be fine for surfing at any time of year. Fort Dauphin sea water temperatures are always warm but dip to their lowest in early August. You'll need a 2mm neoprene top or a shorty at dawn/dusk or if it's windy.

Actual sea surface water temperatures close to shore at Fort Dauphin can vary by several degrees compared with these open water averages. This is especially true after heavy rain, close to river mouths or after long periods of strong offshore winds. Offshore winds cause colder deep water to replace surface water that has been warmed by the sun. Air temperature, wind-chill and sunshine should also be considered before deciding on the kind of wetsuit needed to stay warm when surfing at Fort Dauphin. Refer to our detailed weather forecasts for this information.

Latest surface water temperature for the entire globe. Click the image to view a larger version.