Dolphin Point surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 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
19.2° C
(Which is 1.2°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 Friday (Apr 24) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dolphin Point in the next 16 days are 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) 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 0.5m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 25) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Fri 24th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 28th Apr)13ft (4.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 28th Apr)13ft (4.0m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, strong winds from the WSW by Sun afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Mon morning, calm by Wed morning).

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)
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
0
1
2
2
8
5
5
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
12
1.5
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.2
E
9
1
E
9
0.9
E
9
0.8
E
9
2.2
WSW
7
2.5
SW
8
3
SW
11
3.5
SW
11
4
SSW
12
4
S
13
3.5
S
13
2.5
S
12
2.5
S
11
2.1
S
12
1.6
SSE
11
1.8
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
14
3
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
429
324
239
230
153
130
103
431
890
1938
2906
4585
4699
3735
2027
1693
1206
627
1283
2528
3465
Wind (km/h)
10
NNE
10
SE
5
NNE
15
WSW
15
SSW
5
SSW
5
WNW
45
WSW
40
WSW
40
W
40
WSW
30
W
20
W
10
SW
5
NNE
0
S
15
S
5
NW
5
WSW
10
SSW
5
N
cross
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
off
cross-off
cross
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
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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
4
3
3
1
Temp °C
22
25
23
24
23
18
19
20
15
15
16
14
16
17
16
16
17
16
15
17
15
18
24
22
22
20
19
19
17
7
6
7
6
11
12
15
16
15
15
14
15
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
ESE
8
1.5
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.2
E
9
1
E
9
0.9
WSW
6
0.9
SW
7
0.8
E
9
0.6
E
9
1.7
SSW
10
0.4
E
10
4
SSW
11
4
S
13
3.5
S
13
2.5
S
12
2.5
S
11
2.1
S
12
1.6
SSE
11
1.8
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
14
3
SSW
14
Energy kJ
295
324
239
230
153
61
71
101
52
622
31
3695
4699
3735
2027
1693
1206
551
1283
2528
3465
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
12
1
SSW
11
0.9
SSW
11
0.9
SW
11
0.8
SW
11
0.9
E
9
0.8
E
9
0.3
SW
15
0.2
SSE
14
0.5
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
1.1
SW
10
0.4
SSW
15
1.1
SW
10
1.1
SSW
16
0.9
SSE
10
0.8
SSE
10
0.4
SSE
10
Energy kJ
429
268
207
205
140
130
103
34
18
47
18
8
9
217
86
208
627
180
121
38
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
0.5
SW
10
0.2
SSE
14
0.2
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.6
SW
14
1.1
SW
10
0.4
SSE
12
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
9
Energy kJ
9
8
6
6
108
46
20
8
18
160
204
58
7
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
3
2.2
WSW
7
2.5
SW
8
3
SW
11
3.5
SW
11
4
SSW
12
Energy kJ
6
431
890
1938
2906
4585
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
1
2
2
1
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
3
4
4
4
5
Distance (km)
2
133
2
0
44
0
0
148
222
265
369
274
0
0
0
0
70
0
0
0
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Overberg
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
4
5
5
4
4
3
4
4
4
5
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
1
2
3
3
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
8
6
6
5
5
7
9
5
5
9
5
5
6
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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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