Dolphin Point surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Sunday 03 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 Monday (May 04) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 13s. 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Monday (May 04) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 4th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 7th May)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 6th May)16ft (5.0m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun night, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, near gales from the SE by Wed morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Wed night, calm by Thu night).

Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sun
10
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
4
3
2
2
0
0
2
3
3
5
4
2
4
4
3
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WSW
10
1.8
SW
13
1.9
WSW
13
2
WSW
12
1.3
WSW
12
2.2
SSW
12
2.5
S
11
5
SSE
11
4.5
SE
11
4
SE
12
3.5
ESE
13
3.5
SE
13
3.5
SE
12
3
SE
12
2.5
SE
13
3
SE
13
2.4
SE
12
2.3
SE
12
1.8
SE
12
2.4
WSW
8
3.5
WSW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
361
1060
1170
1096
472
1294
1606
5258
4415
4368
4441
4444
3214
2180
2106
2419
1693
1427
897
751
2439
Wind (km/h)
10
NNE
35
WSW
20
SW
15
W
10
SSW
15
ESE
20
S
50
SE
35
SSE
25
SSE
20
S
20
S
5
NW
5
N
15
ESE
10
NE
10
NW
10
S
40
WNW
35
WNW
35
WNW
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
off
off
cross-off
High Tide
4:33AM1.86m
4:56PM1.76m
5:02AM1.77m
5:26PM1.67m
5:32AM1.66m
6:01PM1.57m
6:06AM1.54m
6:44PM1.47m
6:50AM1.43m
7:45PM1.39m
7:58AM1.33m
9:15PM1.38m
9:44AM1.30m
Low Tide
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
1:14PM0.65m
1:55AM0.82m
2:28PM0.72m
3:36AM0.83m
3:58PM0.71m
clear
cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
rain showers
heavy rain
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
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rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
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7:11
7:11
7:13
7:13
7:13
7:15
7:16
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5:51
5:50
5:49
5:47
5:46
5:45
5:45
5:44
3
1
1
21
4
2
5
2
1
4
1
Temp °C
19
18
16
16
16
17
17
17
17
16
16
17
16
15
16
15
17
19
16
14
16
19
16
13
13
14
14
11
8
10
10
12
13
14
14
15
12
15
16
14
5
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WSW
10
0.9
SSW
12
1.5
WSW
13
1.7
WSW
12
1.3
WSW
12
2.2
SSW
12
2.5
S
11
0.6
SW
15
4.5
SE
11
4
SE
12
3.5
ESE
13
3.5
SE
13
3.5
SE
12
3
SE
12
2.5
SE
13
3
SE
13
2.4
SE
12
2.3
SE
12
1.8
SE
12
1.3
SE
11
0.9
SE
11
Energy kJ
361
252
772
795
472
1294
1606
136
4415
4368
4441
4444
3214
2180
2106
2419
1693
1427
897
461
205
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
14
0.2
SSE
10
0.9
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
11
0.7
SSW
11
0.3
SW
18
0.8
WSW
11
0.6
WSW
12
0.8
SW
15
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
1.1
S
9
1.1
SW
16
1.2
SW
15
1.2
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.2
SW
13
0.3
SE
15
Energy kJ
238
9
240
164
123
50
160
91
255
140
130
251
164
201
644
606
598
581
404
473
33
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
13
0.1
SE
13
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
E
6
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
11
0.5
SW
16
0.5
WSW
11
0.2
SSW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.3
SSE
12
0.4
SW
18
0.9
SW
16
1
S
9
0.9
SSE
13
0.1
S
22
Energy kJ
173
7
15
3
12
12
127
71
31
91
29
116
448
160
304
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SW
13
1.9
WSW
13
2
WSW
12
0.3
SSE
3
0.5
SSW
4
5
SSE
11
0.6
WSW
3
1.4
WSW
7
2.4
WSW
8
3.5
WSW
10
Energy kJ
1060
1170
1096
2
7
5258
7
180
751
2439
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
4
3
2
4
5
3
3
2
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
3
4
Distance (km)
2
148
44
0
0
70
131
390
369
188
188
70
0
0
133
95
0
44
114
72
148
Best forecast wave conditions in Overberg
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
4
3
3
4
8
7
4
4
5
9
5
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
8
7
5
4
5
9
5
6
5
5
5
4
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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