Dolphin Point Surf Break

Dolphin Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 34.39° S 21.41° E

Issued: 1 pm 02 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Dolphin Point sea temperature is
17.0° C

Slightly warmer than usual

Dolphin Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Dolphin Point surf forecast from 2 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 3 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with 6,357 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 2 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period with SW swell.

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 Thursday (Jul 02) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s is also forecast. 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 4.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Thu 2nd Jul)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 3rd Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 9th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
2
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
3
4
4
3
3
2
4
4
4
3
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SW
8
1.7
SW
11
1.4
SE
11
1.6
SE
11
2
ESE
12
1.9
ESE
13
1.7
ESE
12
1.5
ESE
12
1.4
ESE
12
1.3
ESE
12
1.7
SW
12
1.8
SW
12
1.7
SW
11
1.6
SW
11
1.6
SW
11
1.6
SW
11
2.4
SW
13
2.5
SW
13
1.9
SW
16
3.5
SSW
15
4
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
593
683
445
650
1197
1108
822
658
527
464
833
836
739
629
675
652
1961
2140
1847
5513
6151
Wind (km/h)
25
W
15
WNW
15
N
10
SW
10
WNW
10
NNW
5
E
10
NW
10
WNW
10
SE
10
E
5
WSW
5
SE
5
NNW
0
NNE
10
SE
10
W
15
SSW
15
SSE
15
SE
25
E
Wind State
off
off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
High Tide
5:11PM1.84m
5:15AM1.80m
5:43PM1.85m
5:47AM1.75m
6:16PM1.83m
6:22AM1.69m
6:52PM1.80m
7:03AM1.60m
7:35PM1.76m
7:54AM1.51m
8:29PM1.69m
9:02AM1.42m
9:39PM1.64m
10:32AM1.39m
Low Tide
11:15PM0.39m
11:26AM0.24m
11:48PM0.41m
11:57AM0.28m
00:25AM0.44m
12:31PM0.33m
1:06AM0.47m
1:10PM0.41m
1:55AM0.52m
1:58PM0.51m
2:58AM0.56m
3:02PM0.60m
4:17AM0.58m
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clear
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
clear
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part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:39
7:39
7:39
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:35
5:35
5:36
5:36
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:37
 mm
1
Temp °C
15
14
14
17
16
16
19
18
18
20
18
17
18
16
15
17
15
14
15
15
15
Feels °C
7
9
10
13
15
12
16
15
14
18
15
16
17
14
15
17
15
11
11
12
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
12
1.7
SW
11
1.4
SE
11
1.6
SE
11
2
ESE
12
1.9
ESE
13
1.7
ESE
12
1.5
ESE
12
1.4
ESE
12
1.3
ESE
12
1.7
SW
12
1.8
SW
12
1.7
SW
11
1.6
SW
11
1.6
SW
11
1.6
SW
11
2.4
SW
13
2.5
SW
13
1.9
SW
13
3.5
SSW
15
4
SSW
14
Energy kJ
325
683
445
650
1197
1108
822
658
527
464
833
836
739
629
675
652
1961
2140
1191
5513
6151
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
9
0.8
S
9
1.2
SSW
10
1.1
SW
11
1.1
SW
10
1
SW
9
0.7
SW
9
0.9
WSW
9
0.8
WSW
9
0.7
SW
13
1.2
ESE
11
0.9
ESE
11
0.8
ESE
11
0.7
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.6
SSW
20
1.4
SW
18
1.9
SW
16
0.2
ESE
10
0.1
SE
16
Energy kJ
25
113
256
273
240
166
75
145
99
173
347
211
151
95
69
40
261
1136
1847
9
10
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
21
0.4
SE
10
0.8
WSW
8
0.8
WSW
8
0.4
SW
19
0.5
SW
17
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.6
WSW
8
0.2
S
8
0.1
S
8
0.8
ESE
11
0.1
S
24
0.2
SSW
22
0.4
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.1
SE
18
Energy kJ
17
36
76
84
90
135
211
178
184
44
6
1
151
11
46
39
19
9
12
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SW
8
1.4
WSW
9
1.3
SSW
5
Energy kJ
593
297
87
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
3
6
7
Distance (km)
0
0
8
0
0
0
0
0
0
74
72
0
0
0
0
133
0
44
70
133
133
Best forecast wave conditions in Overberg
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
6
9
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
5
9
5
7
5
5
9
7
7
6
9
8
6
6
7
9
7
7
9
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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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