Dolphin Point surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

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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
19.4° C
(Which is 1.4°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 Thursday (Apr 30) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy 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 Tuesday (May 05) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore 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 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Thu 30th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 12s
Best Surf 8PM (Tue 5th May)16ft (5.0m) 12s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 5th 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. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, near gales from the W by Mon night).

Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
4
1
3
4
5
5
4
3
4
4
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
0
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SSE
13
2.5
SSE
13
2.1
SSE
12
1.5
SSE
12
3
SSW
17
3
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
12
3
SW
12
1.9
SW
11
1.7
WSW
11
1.3
WSW
11
1.2
SW
10
0.8
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
2.1
WSW
10
4
SW
9
3.5
SW
11
4.5
SW
11
5
SSW
12
4.5
S
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3000
2339
1240
633
4643
3651
2385
2050
2227
878
634
375
281
262
288
865
2358
2893
4594
7315
6146
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
20
ESE
10
ESE
5
ENE
15
SSW
15
WNW
15
WNW
15
SSW
15
NW
10
NNW
10
S
10
NE
5
NNE
10
S
10
NE
35
SW
40
WSW
45
W
60
WSW
50
SW
25
SW
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
2:30PM1.79m
2:38AM1.98m
3:00PM1.84m
3:07AM2.00m
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
Low Tide
8:31AM0.24m
8:33PM0.32m
8:58AM0.18m
9:01PM0.28m
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
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
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7:07
7:07
7:09
7:09
7:09
7:11
7:11
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5:54
5:53
5:52
5:52
5:51
5:50
5:49
9
2
2
2
3
Temp °C
16
17
15
16
17
15
16
19
18
20
22
18
22
24
19
18
17
16
15
14
14
14
14
12
15
15
13
13
16
16
17
21
17
21
22
18
18
10
8
3
2
5
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SSE
13
2.5
SSE
13
2.1
SSE
12
1.5
SSE
12
3
SSW
17
3
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
12
3
SW
12
1.9
SW
11
1.7
WSW
11
1.3
WSW
11
1.2
SW
10
1.1
SW
10
1.2
SW
10
1
SSW
13
0.1
SE
12
0.3
SE
11
0.1
SE
9
0.6
SW
18
4.5
S
12
Energy kJ
3000
2339
1240
633
4643
3651
2385
2050
2227
878
634
375
281
220
275
350
6
20
3
255
6146
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
9
1.1
SW
9
1.4
SW
13
1
SW
10
1.2
SSE
12
0.7
SE
11
0.4
SE
10
0.3
SE
10
0.1
E
10
1.1
S
11
1.1
S
11
1
S
11
0.9
S
10
0.9
S
10
0.9
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.1
SE
9
0.1
SW
21
1.4
SSE
14
Energy kJ
188
192
689
177
385
119
26
15
2
307
302
227
167
161
288
47
3
18
714
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.2
E
10
1
SSW
14
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.1
SE
9
0.3
S
15
0.3
SSE
15
0.4
SSE
13
0.5
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.7
S
13
0.3
SSE
9
0.8
SW
16
Energy kJ
84
129
8
379
8
7
8
8
3
38
42
59
125
262
176
17
366
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
WSW
10
4
SW
9
3.5
SW
11
4.5
SW
11
5
SSW
12
Energy kJ
865
2358
2893
4594
7315
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
3
4
2
5
4
3
4
4
2
2
3
1
3
2
4
4
4
5
4
Distance (km)
2
133
48
0
51
0
0
113
0
0
70
95
2
70
8
70
71
644
369
991
237
Best forecast wave conditions in Overberg
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
2
5
4
3
4
4
5
4
4
4
3
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
8
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
6
8
6
5
6
7
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
7
5
4
5
4
5
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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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