Dolphin Point surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Saturday 03 Jan 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
21.3° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 05) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dolphin Point in the next 12 days are 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 07) at 2PM. 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 Tuesday (Jan 06) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 5th Jan)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Best Surf11AM (Wed 7th Jan)15ft (4.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 2PM (Wed 7th Jan)15ft (4.5m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dolphin Point over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Mon night, near gales from the SW by Tue afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Tue night, light winds from the NNE by Thu morning).

Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Sat
10
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
1
0
3
!
5
3
3
0
4
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
SW
1
SW
0.9
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.2
SW
1.2
SW
1.4
SW
3
SW
4
SW
4.5
SSW
4
SSW
3.5
SSW
2.5
SSW
3.5
SW
4
SSW
2.5
SW
2.5
SSW
1.7
S
2.1
E
2.5
E
Period(s) (?)13131212121111108101414131381312111067
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4513212443093323573694041099339465906061350121171473457516741739573339778
Wind
(km/h)
25
SE
25
ESE
30
SE
15
E
15
ESE
20
SE
15
WNW
25
WSW
50
SW
40
WSW
30
SW
20
S
15
ENE
15
WSW
45
SW
20
SSW
20
SE
30
ESE
35
E
30
ESE
40
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
oncross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
crossoncross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:09AM
2.04
4:22PM
2.05
4:50AM
2.07
5:02PM
1.99
5:29AM
2.04
5:40PM
1.88
6:08AM
1.97
6:17PM
1.74
6:45AM
1.86
6:55PM
1.59
7:24AM
1.72
7:35PM
1.43
8:06AM
1.58
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:00PM
0.03
10:20AM
0.15
10:39PM
0.03
11:02AM
0.17
11:16PM
0.07
11:43AM
0.23
11:51PM
0.17
12:22PM
0.34
12:25AM
0.29
1:01PM
0.47
12:58AM
0.43
1:41PM
0.59
1:33AM
0.59
2:29PM
0.71
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Sat
10
Sunrise-5:26--5:28--5:28--5:30--5:30--5:31--5:31-
Sunset--7:50--7:50--7:50--7:50--7:50--7:50--7:50
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C212222202324212524232121192423222222202324
Feels °C (?)191918172121212219171517162217161918152020
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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 12 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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