Fort Dauphin Surf Break

Fort Dauphin Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 25.01° S 46.99° E

Issued: 2 pm 10 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fort Dauphin sea temperature is
23.6° C

Normal for this time of year

Fort Dauphin surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Fort Dauphin surf forecast from 10 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 12 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 12 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, S swell with 1,212 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 10 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fort Dauphin this week:

The surf forecast for Fort Dauphin over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 10) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fort Dauphin in the next 16 days are 2.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 12) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (EAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Wed 10th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Best Surf 3AM (Fri 12th Jun)6ft (1.9m) 10s
Most Powerful 9AM (Fri 12th Jun)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fort Dauphin over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
2
3
0
2
2
0
1
0
0
1
2
1
3
2
0
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SSW
8
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
9
1.7
SSW
8
2.3
S
11
2.1
S
11
1.7
S
10
1
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
11
0.9
SSW
11
0.8
SSW
11
0.8
SSW
11
1.4
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
12
1.6
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
469
236
222
336
381
1212
1011
557
265
285
193
145
145
673
778
477
961
836
811
648
503
Wind (km/h)
15
W
10
WNW
10
WNW
15
WSW
10
WNW
10
WNW
15
SSW
5
NW
5
NE
15
E
10
NNE
10
NE
20
ENE
15
NNE
15
NNE
25
ENE
10
NNE
5
NNE
10
E
10
NNE
5
SW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
High Tide
5:47PM0.22m
4:22AM0.27m
6:32PM0.25m
5:36AM0.27m
7:07PM0.28m
6:34AM0.26m
7:40PM0.30m
7:22AM0.26m
8:13PM0.33m
8:05AM0.26m
8:47PM0.35m
8:44AM0.25m
9:23PM0.37m
9:20AM0.24m
Low Tide
9:57PM0.18m
11:35AM0.07m
11:48PM0.16m
12:24PM0.06m
1:02AM0.13m
1:05PM0.04m
1:55AM0.10m
1:41PM0.03m
2:41AM0.08m
2:15PM0.02m
3:24AM0.06m
2:46PM0.02m
4:06AM0.06m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:33
6:33
6:33
6:33
6:33
6:33
6:35
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:08
5:08
5:08
5:08
5:09
5:09
5:09
5:09
 mm
Temp °C
23
20
24
24
20
24
24
20
23
22
21
24
24
21
26
25
22
25
25
21
25
Feels °C
20
19
21
21
19
22
22
21
23
21
22
22
22
20
24
23
23
25
25
22
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ENE
8
1.2
S
8
1.3
SW
7
0.8
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
8
2.3
S
11
2.1
S
11
1.7
S
10
1.3
S
9
1
S
8
0.9
SSW
11
0.8
SSW
11
0.8
SSW
11
1.4
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
12
1.6
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
12
Energy kJ
72
195
171
219
318
1212
1011
557
264
130
193
145
145
673
778
477
961
836
811
648
503
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
ESE
9
0.8
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
1
SSW
12
1
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
11
0.8
SSE
7
0.6
S
7
0.4
SSE
6
0.5
E
8
0.6
E
8
0.9
SSW
15
0.6
E
9
0.7
ENE
5
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
Energy kJ
214
236
222
80
193
277
326
278
265
285
73
34
14
36
51
387
57
28
7
6
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ESE
9
0.6
ESE
9
0.8
ESE
9
0.6
ESE
10
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.5
ESE
8
0.5
E
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.5
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.4
SSE
6
0.3
SSE
6
0.2
SSE
6
0.6
E
9
0.1
SE
15
0.6
E
8
0.1
SE
12
Energy kJ
58
64
90
75
50
49
41
36
24
34
33
13
7
3
62
8
52
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SSW
8
1.1
SW
7
1.5
SSW
9
1.7
SSW
8
1
SW
8
0.4
NE
3
0.9
E
8
0.9
NE
4
0.9
ENE
5
1.4
ENE
5
1.1
ENE
5
0.9
ENE
5
1
E
8
1.1
E
8
1
E
8
Energy kJ
469
122
336
381
116
2
105
24
30
117
71
45
144
169
135
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
3
2
4
3
2
3
2
2
Distance (km)
2
0
0
2
0
0
950
0
0
10
0
2
10
10
0
950
0
0
10
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Madagascar - East
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
3
4
3
3
2
2
1
1
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Madagascar
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
3
4
3
3
2
2
2
1
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
8
5
6
6
8
7
5
5
5
7
6
5
4
5
8
5
4
4
9
9
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Information about the Fort Dauphin Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Fort Dauphin provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Fort Dauphin can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Fort Dauphin 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 (Fort Dauphin) 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 Fort Dauphin 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 Madagascar - East? If you are looking for accommodation near Fort Dauphin, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Madagascar - East, consider staying in Fort Dauphin which is 2 km (1 miles) away. Other places in and around Madagascar - East where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Ahalandravy which is 24 km (15 miles) away, Amboasary and Ambovombe.

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