Dolphin Point surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Friday 01 May 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
18.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Friday (May 01) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 5.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (May 05) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Fri 1st May)8ft (2.5m) 13s
Best Surf 5PM (Tue 5th May)15ft (4.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 6th May)16ft (5.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 118mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, strong winds from the S by Wed night).

Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
3
1
3
1
2
1
3
2
1
!
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0
0
3
3
3
5
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SSW
13
3
SSW
12
3
SW
12
2.2
SW
11
1.9
SW
11
1.4
SW
11
1.1
SW
10
0.8
SW
15
1.5
SW
11
1.4
SW
10
1.4
SW
11
1.1
SW
10
1.3
SW
12
4.5
S
11
4.5
SE
12
4.5
SE
12
5
SE
11
3.5
ESE
13
4
SE
12
3.5
SE
12
3
SE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2323
2415
2089
1213
806
458
234
255
496
450
458
245
503
4956
6353
5146
5912
4358
4272
3476
2305
Wind (km/h)
20
NW
15
SW
10
NW
10
WNW
10
SSE
15
NE
5
WNW
15
S
10
N
25
SW
10
SW
10
E
25
S
30
W
0
S
25
ESE
35
SE
30
S
20
S
15
SSE
0
S
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross
off
glassy
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
glassy
High Tide
3:29PM1.87m
3:36AM1.98m
3:58PM1.86m
4:04AM1.94m
4:26PM1.82m
4:33AM1.86m
4:56PM1.76m
5:02AM1.77m
5:26PM1.67m
5:32AM1.66m
6:01PM1.57m
6:06AM1.54m
6:44PM1.47m
Low Tide
9:24AM0.16m
9:29PM0.28m
9:50AM0.17m
9:57PM0.30m
10:17AM0.21m
10:25PM0.34m
10:45AM0.28m
10:54PM0.42m
11:14AM0.36m
11:24PM0.51m
11:46AM0.46m
11:59PM0.62m
12:24PM0.56m
00:45AM0.73m
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rain showers
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7:09
7:09
7:09
7:11
7:11
7:13
7:13
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5:52
5:52
5:51
5:50
5:49
5:47
5:46
4
4
27
11
36
2
9
25
4
3
1
Temp °C
18
21
18
20
22
19
22
24
19
17
16
15
14
14
14
15
14
15
16
16
16
14
17
16
17
20
17
21
21
18
16
13
15
11
11
8
11
12
7
12
13
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SSW
13
3
SSW
12
3
SW
12
2.2
SW
11
1.9
SW
11
1.4
SW
11
1.1
SW
10
1.1
SW
10
1.5
SW
11
1.4
SW
10
0.8
SSW
12
1.1
SW
10
0.7
SSW
11
4.5
S
11
4.5
SE
12
4.5
SE
12
4.5
SE
12
3.5
ESE
13
4
SE
12
3.5
SE
12
3
SE
11
Energy kJ
2323
2415
2089
1213
806
458
234
255
496
450
192
245
123
4956
6353
5146
5403
4358
4272
3476
2305
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.1
E
10
1
S
12
1
S
11
1
S
11
1
S
10
0.8
S
10
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SSW
12
0.6
SW
13
0.8
SSW
11
0.4
ESE
4
0.3
SW
18
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
2.3
S
10
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SW
12
1
SSE
17
Energy kJ
26
10
2
276
244
231
218
128
322
205
140
164
6
49
163
136
209
1109
79
51
587
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.1
SE
9
0.4
SSE
15
0.5
S
14
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.7
S
13
0.8
SW
13
0.2
SSE
12
0.7
SW
12
0.2
SSE
11
0.4
SW
18
0.5
WSW
13
0.3
WSW
12
0.6
SW
13
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.6
SW
13
Energy kJ
8
8
3
72
106
80
206
255
173
196
15
154
12
80
95
27
142
42
76
140
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SW
11
0.2
E
6
1.3
SW
12
1.6
W
5
5
SE
11
Energy kJ
458
2
503
115
5912
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
1
3
1
3
1
3
3
4
8
9
8
6
4
5
Distance (km)
2
0
0
0
133
113
0
70
2
70
0
70
44
71
48
133
148
145
148
70
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Overberg
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
5
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
3
4
3
3
4
6
9
9
8
7
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
9
7
4
5
5
4
4
5
4
5
4
6
9
8
9
7
7
8
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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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