Dolphin Point surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Friday 24 Apr 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
19.4° C
(Which is 1.3°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 Saturday (Apr 25) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dolphin Point in the next 16 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) 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 0.9m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 26) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 25th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 28th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 28th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Mon morning, calm by Tue night).

Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
0
1
2
2
3
4
5
4
4
3
4
4
3
4
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
12
1.6
ESE
8
1.4
E
9
1.3
E
9
1.1
E
9
0.9
E
9
0.9
SW
7
2.5
WSW
7
3
SW
9
2.5
SW
12
3.5
SSW
11
3.5
SSW
11
3.5
S
13
3.5
S
13
3
S
12
2.5
S
11
2.1
SSE
11
1.4
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
2.1
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
429
341
290
269
194
125
73
757
1325
1710
2843
2816
4178
4441
2587
1510
990
967
777
1496
2121
Wind (km/h)
10
NNE
10
ESE
5
NE
15
W
15
SSW
5
WSW
0
WSW
45
WSW
40
WSW
40
WSW
35
WSW
30
WSW
20
SW
10
SW
5
N
0
NNE
10
S
0
NNW
5
NE
15
S
5
W
cross-on
on
cross-on
off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
High Tide
9:34AM1.33m
10:45PM1.45m
11:29AM1.36m
00:06AM1.58m
12:37PM1.48m
00:57AM1.72m
1:22PM1.60m
1:35AM1.84m
1:58PM1.70m
2:08AM1.92m
2:30PM1.79m
2:38AM1.98m
3:00PM1.84m
3:07AM2.00m
Low Tide
4:06PM0.73m
5:27AM0.73m
5:44PM0.66m
6:40AM0.58m
6:44PM0.55m
7:26AM0.44m
7:27PM0.45m
8:01AM0.32m
8:02PM0.37m
8:31AM0.24m
8:33PM0.32m
8:58AM0.18m
9:01PM0.28m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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7:03
7:03
7:05
7:05
7:05
7:07
7:07
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6:00
5:59
5:58
5:57
5:55
5:54
5:53
6
2
2
2
1
Temp °C
23
26
24
24
23
18
19
21
15
15
15
14
15
17
16
16
17
16
15
17
15
20
24
23
22
20
19
20
19
8
7
6
7
11
14
15
15
14
15
14
14
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
8
1.4
E
9
1.3
E
9
1.1
E
9
0.9
E
9
0.9
SW
7
0.8
E
9
0.5
E
9
2.4
SSW
11
0.4
E
10
3.5
SSW
11
3.5
S
13
3.5
S
13
3
S
12
2.5
S
11
2.1
SSE
11
1.6
SSE
10
1.4
SW
14
2.1
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
13
Energy kJ
310
341
290
269
194
125
73
106
40
1347
31
2816
4178
4441
2587
1510
990
520
777
1496
2121
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
12
1
SSW
11
0.9
SSW
11
0.8
SW
11
0.8
SW
11
0.9
SW
6
0.6
E
8
0.2
SSE
14
0.2
SSE
13
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
18
0.9
SW
10
1.4
SW
15
1.2
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.4
SSE
9
Energy kJ
429
268
207
174
140
46
48
20
18
49
48
19
8
8
26
107
157
967
285
163
35
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
9
0.7
SW
10
0.6
WSW
10
0.2
SSE
14
0.2
E
10
0.4
SW
15
0.9
SSW
17
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
10
Energy kJ
9
8
6
6
110
63
18
8
54
448
17
17
16
17
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
4
2.5
WSW
7
3
SW
9
2.5
SW
12
3.5
SSW
11
Energy kJ
6
757
1325
1710
2843
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
2
1
2
2
2
2
4
4
3
4
5
4
4
3
4
4
4
Distance (km)
95
2
133
0
0
51
0
0
148
776
265
372
236
71
0
0
0
70
0
44
133
Best forecast wave conditions in Overberg
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
2
1
2
2
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
4
4
2
4
4
2
3
4
4
4
5
5
6
5
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
4
4
5
5
8
6
5
5
5
5
9
5
8
9
8
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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