Dolphin Point surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Tuesday 30 Dec 2025 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
21.4° 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 Tuesday (Dec 30) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dolphin Point in the next 12 days are 1.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 03) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 06) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 30th Dec)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 30th Dec)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 3rd Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 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 Wed morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the ESE by Sun morning).

Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
1
3
2
0
2
1
1
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
ESE
1.7
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.5
E
1.5
ESE
1.1
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
1.1
ESE
0.8
SW
1.1
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
0.9
SW
1.4
ESE
0.9
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
Period(s) (?)88899101313121291715141313129121111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)471380333347322261212202319236202418519667451321212355232306331
Wind
(km/h)
20
SW
15
S
5
SSW
10
SSW
20
SSE
5
S
15
SSE
20
SE
5
E
15
S
20
SSE
5
SSE
15
SSE
30
SE
20
E
30
ESE
30
ESE
15
ENE
15
SE
20
SE
5
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crossglasscrosscross-
on
glasscrosscrossglasscross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:56AM
1.71
12:48AM
1.54
1:05PM
1.82
1:49AM
1.70
2:03PM
1.93
2:40AM
1.85
2:53PM
2.02
3:26AM
1.97
3:39PM
2.06
4:09AM
2.04
4:22PM
2.05
4:50AM
2.07
5:02PM
1.99
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:35PM
0.44
6:46AM
0.53
7:38PM
0.30
7:52AM
0.40
8:31PM
0.17
8:46AM
0.27
9:17PM
0.08
9:35AM
0.18
10:00PM
0.03
10:20AM
0.15
10:39PM
0.03
11:02AM
0.17
11:16PM
0.07
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Sunrise5:22--5:24--5:24--5:24--5:26--5:26--5:28--
Sunset-7:49--7:49--7:49--7:50--7:50--7:50--7:50-
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C232322252522232322232321232321222220232320
Feels °C (?)232224262523232223232222222020181817211919
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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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