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Dolphin Point surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 15 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
22.7° C
 (Which is 1.7°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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 16) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. 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 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 18) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Saturday (Jan 17) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 16th Jan)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 18th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 18th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thu
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
2
0
1
2
1
2
2
3
3
2
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.1
SW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
SSW
1.1
SW
1.6
SW
3
SW
3
SW
3
SW
2.4
SW
2
SW
1.8
SW
1.3
SW
1.2
SW
1.2
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
SSW
1
SW
Period(s) (?)12111010910101012121211111110101010121211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)12086274043562822004961816264622191521949743414279296296231514449229
Wind
(km/h)
20
SE
15
ESE
15
SSW
25
S
10
S
10
WSW
35
SW
30
WSW
30
SW
25
SSW
5
SE
15
SSE
20
SSE
5
SE
20
SE
35
ESE
25
E
25
ESE
30
ESE
20
E
20
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		oncross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		ononcross-
on		oncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:32AM
1.57
2:35PM
1.71
3:04AM
1.70
3:08PM
1.81
3:35AM
1.82
3:39PM
1.89
4:05AM
1.92
4:09PM
1.95
4:34AM
1.99
4:39PM
1.97
5:04AM
2.04
5:10PM
1.95
5:34AM
2.05
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:26PM
0.49
8:34AM
0.57
8:57PM
0.36
9:07AM
0.45
9:27PM
0.25
9:38AM
0.35
9:55PM
0.16
10:09AM
0.28
10:22PM
0.10
10:39AM
0.23
10:50PM
0.07
11:10AM
0.21
11:19PM
0.09
11:43AM
0.23
Thu
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Sunrise--5:37--5:39--5:39--5:41--5:41--5:43--5:43
Sunset7:49--7:49--7:47--7:47--7:47--7:46--7:46--
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-------2-------------
Temp. °C181820211920212020201921211921222022232022
Feels °C (?)141419191619171314141618171618191618181719
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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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