Dolphin Point surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 07 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
18.9° 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 Thursday (May 07) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dolphin Point in the next 16 days are 4.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Monday (May 11) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Thu 7th May)15ft (4.5m) 13s
Best Surf 5PM (Thu 7th May)15ft (4.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 7th May)15ft (4.5m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, strong winds from the NW by Sat night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Sun afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Wed morning).

Thu
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
!
6
5
4
5
3
1
3
2
1
1
2
1
5
4
4
4
6
4
3
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4.5
SE
13
4
SE
13
3.5
SE
13
3.5
SE
13
3
SE
13
2.5
SE
12
2.4
SE
12
2.1
SE
12
3
WSW
8
3.5
WSW
10
2.5
SW
11
2.4
SW
11
3
WSW
11
4
SW
12
4
SW
12
4
SW
12
3.5
SW
12
4
SW
12
3
SW
12
2.3
SSW
11
2
SSW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
6689
5495
4050
3936
3160
2032
1632
1111
1077
2626
1732
1274
1985
5162
4451
4777
3441
4142
2036
1267
909
Wind (km/h)
20
S
5
WSW
10
WSW
10
S
5
N
10
NNE
20
ESE
15
NW
30
WNW
55
W
40
NW
40
W
50
W
30
WNW
25
WNW
25
W
30
WSW
20
WSW
10
SSW
10
NE
15
NE
cross
off
off
cross
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
6:44PM1.47m
6:50AM1.43m
7:45PM1.39m
7:58AM1.33m
9:15PM1.38m
9:44AM1.30m
10:44PM1.47m
11:15AM1.38m
11:47PM1.63m
12:18PM1.52m
00:36AM1.80m
1:07PM1.68m
1:21AM1.97m
1:52PM1.82m
Low Tide
00:45AM0.73m
1:14PM0.65m
1:55AM0.82m
2:28PM0.72m
3:36AM0.83m
3:58PM0.71m
5:08AM0.72m
5:15PM0.63m
6:11AM0.54m
6:14PM0.51m
7:00AM0.35m
7:04PM0.38m
7:44AM0.18m
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clear
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7:13
7:15
7:16
7:16
7:16
7:18
7:18
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5:46
5:45
5:45
5:44
5:44
5:43
5:42
5:40
2
2
2
2
10
1
4
7
Temp °C
17
16
16
17
15
16
19
16
14
13
14
15
15
14
14
16
16
15
16
15
14
12
13
14
15
14
14
17
14
6
4
8
5
5
6
8
11
10
11
12
14
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4.5
SE
13
4
SE
13
3.5
SE
13
3.5
SE
13
3
SE
13
2.5
SE
12
2.4
SE
12
2.1
SE
12
1.4
SE
11
1
SE
11
2.5
SW
11
2.4
SW
11
1.5
SW
13
0.3
SE
12
0.2
SSE
12
0.1
SE
12
3.5
SW
12
3
SW
12
3
SW
12
2.3
SSW
11
2
SSW
11
Energy kJ
6689
5495
4050
3936
3160
2032
1632
1111
483
228
1732
1274
755
23
14
5
3441
2846
2036
1267
909
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.9
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
13
1.3
SW
12
0.5
SE
10
1.6
SW
13
0.4
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.4
S
10
0.1
SW
21
0.3
SW
19
Energy kJ
251
170
448
644
685
590
513
340
496
53
827
38
5
35
18
59
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
18
0.7
SW
13
1.2
S
8
0.7
ENE
5
0.3
SE
13
0.4
SE
12
0.1
SW
21
0.3
SW
19
Energy kJ
161
170
190
23
28
39
18
59
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
WSW
8
3.5
WSW
10
1.2
NW
5
1.1
NW
4
3
WSW
11
4
SW
12
4
SW
12
4
SW
12
4
SW
12
Energy kJ
1077
2626
60
52
1985
5162
4451
4777
4142
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
2
3
4
3
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
70
0
0
70
0
2
133
2
114
624
794
265
749
48
48
71
148
71
0
95
95
Best forecast wave conditions in Overberg
Rating
(10 max)
4
6
5
4
5
4
3
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
7
5
5
4
4
4
4
2
4
4
3
4
5
6
7
4
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
7
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
6
4
6
7
6
7
8
9
9
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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