Dolphin Point surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Saturday 02 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 1.0°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 (May 02) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 11s is also forecast. 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 5.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sat 2nd May)8ft (2.5m) 11s
Best Surf 8PM (Sat 2nd May)8ft (2.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 6th May)16ft (5.0m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sat night, fresh winds from the WSW by Mon morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 62mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Tue night, light winds from the E by Thu night).

Sat
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
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
2
2
1
2
2
2
3
3
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
2
0
1
4
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
WSW
11
1.5
SW
11
1.1
SW
10
1.3
SW
10
1.4
SW
10
1.8
WSW
10
1.9
SW
10
1.6
SW
12
1.3
WSW
12
3.5
SSW
11
4.5
SSE
11
4.5
SE
11
4
SE
10
3.5
SE
11
3
ESE
11
3
ESE
12
2.3
ESE
11
2.1
ESE
11
2
ESE
11
2
ESE
12
1.8
ESE
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1568
496
234
341
416
674
696
747
500
2836
4864
5134
3539
2699
1943
2590
1372
1085
991
1082
907
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
10
ENE
10
NE
15
SSE
10
N
30
WSW
30
SW
15
W
25
WSW
15
S
50
SE
45
SE
40
SE
25
SE
30
SE
25
SE
5
E
15
ENE
20
ESE
20
ENE
10
NNW
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
3:58PM1.86m
4:04AM1.94m
4:26PM1.82m
4:33AM1.86m
4:56PM1.76m
5:02AM1.77m
5:26PM1.67m
5:32AM1.66m
6:01PM1.57m
6:06AM1.54m
6:44PM1.47m
6:50AM1.43m
7:45PM1.39m
7:58AM1.33m
Low Tide
9:57PM0.30m
10:17AM0.21m
10:25PM0.34m
10:45AM0.28m
10:54PM0.42m
11:14AM0.36m
11:24PM0.51m
11:46AM0.46m
11:59PM0.62m
12:24PM0.56m
00:45AM0.73m
1:14PM0.65m
1:55AM0.82m
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
light rain
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
heavy rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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7:09
7:11
7:11
7:13
7:13
7:13
7:15
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5:52
5:51
5:50
5:49
5:47
5:46
5:45
5:45
1
5
1
1
51
2
1
4
2
1
Temp °C
23
18
21
24
19
17
17
15
15
16
16
16
17
16
17
17
16
16
17
15
18
20
19
20
23
18
12
13
12
10
13
7
7
9
10
11
12
12
13
13
11
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SW
11
1.5
SW
11
1.1
SW
10
1.3
SW
10
1.4
SW
10
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
1.6
SW
12
1.4
SSW
11
3.5
SSW
11
0.4
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.8
SW
15
3.5
SE
11
3
ESE
11
3
ESE
12
2.3
ESE
11
2.1
ESE
11
2
ESE
11
2
ESE
12
1.8
ESE
12
Energy kJ
878
496
234
341
416
252
236
747
452
2836
91
136
255
2699
1943
2590
1372
1085
991
1082
907
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
11
1
S
11
1
S
11
0.8
S
10
0.8
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.8
SSW
11
1.3
WSW
12
0.3
SW
18
0.6
SW
16
0.5
SW
12
0.4
WSW
12
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.5
SW
15
1.4
SSE
11
1.1
S
9
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
Energy kJ
202
231
229
130
238
142
140
164
500
50
163
68
54
109
101
104
460
207
560
543
520
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
14
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.7
S
13
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
E
6
0.2
E
8
0.4
SW
11
0.3
SW
16
0.4
WSW
12
0.6
SW
13
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SSE
9
1
SSE
14
1.1
SSE
14
Energy kJ
106
80
206
258
171
10
15
3
5
30
41
56
136
448
135
437
460
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
WSW
11
0.4
ENE
4
0.4
ESE
4
1.8
WSW
10
1.9
SW
10
4.5
SSE
11
4.5
SE
11
4
SE
10
2.1
SSE
9
1.7
S
9
1.5
S
9
0.4
E
3
Energy kJ
1568
5
5
674
696
4864
5134
3539
705
473
372
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
4
5
5
3
3
4
4
4
Distance (km)
70
113
113
133
2
70
70
0
0
70
368
369
369
188
133
133
48
70
133
95
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Overberg
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
3
3
3
4
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
4
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
8
5
5
5
4
4
6
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
4
5
8
5
5
5
7
5
6
6
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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