Dolphin Point surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Sunday 26 Apr 2026 SAST
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Dolphin Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Dolphin Point sea temperature is
19.2° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dolphin Point this week:

The surf forecast for Dolphin Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 26) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dolphin Point in the next 16 days are 4.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (May 01) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sun 26th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 30th Apr)13ft (4.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 30th Apr)13ft (4.0m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dolphin Point over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
1
1
1
6
3
5
3
1
0
3
4
5
7
4
2
3
4
2
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
8
2.3
WSW
9
3
SW
10
2.5
SW
11
3
SSW
10
3.5
SSW
11
3.5
S
11
3
S
12
3
S
12
2.5
SSE
13
2.4
SSE
12
2
SSE
13
1.6
SSE
12
3
SSW
19
3.5
SSW
15
3
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
12
2.1
SW
11
1.9
SW
11
1.2
WSW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
113
807
1561
1536
2077
2728
2622
3090
2460
2257
1788
1297
671
6521
6044
2789
2187
866
1054
866
294
Wind (km/h)
15
W
50
WSW
45
WSW
35
WSW
35
WSW
25
WSW
20
WSW
10
SSW
5
NE
15
ENE
25
E
10
SE
5
S
20
S
10
NW
5
NNE
10
SSE
5
NNE
5
NW
10
SSE
10
ENE
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
12:37PM1.48m
00:57AM1.72m
1:22PM1.60m
1:35AM1.84m
1:58PM1.70m
2:08AM1.92m
2:30PM1.79m
2:38AM1.98m
3:00PM1.84m
3:07AM2.00m
3:29PM1.87m
3:36AM1.98m
3:58PM1.86m
4:04AM1.94m
Low Tide
6:44PM0.55m
7:26AM0.44m
7:27PM0.45m
8:01AM0.32m
8:02PM0.37m
8:31AM0.24m
8:33PM0.32m
8:58AM0.18m
9:01PM0.28m
9:24AM0.16m
9:29PM0.28m
9:50AM0.17m
9:57PM0.30m
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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7:05
7:05
7:05
7:07
7:07
7:09
7:09
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5:58
5:57
5:55
5:54
5:53
5:52
5:52
9
3
1
3
Temp °C
19
22
16
14
15
14
15
16
15
15
17
15
17
18
16
16
18
16
20
22
18
17
17
7
6
7
7
11
12
13
11
13
11
17
16
15
15
17
16
18
19
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
8
0.7
E
9
0.5
E
9
1.8
S
10
0.5
E
10
3
SSW
11
3.5
S
11
3
S
12
3
S
12
2.5
SSE
13
2.4
SSE
12
2
SSE
13
1.6
SSE
12
3
SSW
19
3.5
SSW
15
3
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
12
2.1
SW
11
1.9
SW
11
1.2
WSW
10
Energy kJ
113
74
38
706
48
2287
2622
3090
2460
2257
1788
1297
671
6521
6044
2789
2187
866
1054
866
294
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
E
9
0.2
SSE
14
0.2
SSE
13
0.5
E
10
0.1
S
19
0.3
E
10
0.2
E
11
1
SW
10
0.2
SSW
16
1
SW
10
0.9
SW
10
1.1
SW
12
1.2
SSW
13
1.1
SSE
11
0.6
SE
10
0.4
SSE
10
0.4
SE
9
1.6
SW
8
1.2
S
12
0.9
S
12
1
SSW
11
Energy kJ
78
20
18
55
7
17
9
196
25
188
157
373
472
286
84
38
22
311
416
217
242
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
10
0.1
S
19
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.4
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.7
SSW
15
0.5
SW
11
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.3
S
16
0.4
SSE
16
0.4
SSE
14
0.8
S
11
Energy kJ
37
7
8
8
54
155
209
58
7
7
8
8
46
80
70
154
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
WSW
9
3
SW
10
2.5
SW
11
3
SSW
10
3.5
SSW
11
0.6
WSW
4
Energy kJ
807
1561
1536
2077
2728
8
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
4
4
2
6
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
7
4
4
4
4
3
2
Distance (km)
0
184
372
372
1664
0
71
0
2
95
133
74
0
70
0
0
133
2
0
113
95
Best forecast wave conditions in Overberg
Rating
(10 max)
2
6
4
5
4
4
4
4
7
4
4
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
4
4
6
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
7
5
4
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
7
8
5
6
5
5
9
6
5
9
9
5
9
5
5
5
4
4
4
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Information about the Dolphin Point Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Dolphin Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Dolphin Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Dolphin Point 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 (Dolphin Point) 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 Dolphin Point 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 Overberg? If you are looking for accommodation near Dolphin Point, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Overberg, consider staying in Riversdale which is 37 km (23 miles) away. Other places in and around Overberg where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Mossel Bay which is 70 km (43 miles) away and George, 99 km (61 miles) away.

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