Dolphin Point surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

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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
18.4° 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 Wednesday (May 13) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. 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 5.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 13th May)16ft (5.0m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 13th May)16ft (5.0m) 12s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 13th May)16ft (5.0m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Wed morning, light winds from the WSW by Thu afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tue
19
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
!
!
!
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
1
0
1
0
1
1
2
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
5
SW
12
5
SW
13
4.5
SSW
13
3.5
SSW
12
3
SSW
12
2.4
SSW
11
1.7
S
15
3
S
14
2.5
S
14
2.2
S
13
1.8
S
12
1.6
S
12
1.3
S
11
1.1
S
11
0.9
WSW
13
1.1
SW
14
1.6
SW
15
1.6
SW
13
1.5
SW
12
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
6689
7848
6002
3357
2095
1358
1208
3163
2367
1642
933
702
416
277
281
471
1062
933
666
437
374
Wind (km/h)
45
W
45
W
30
WSW
20
WNW
15
WNW
10
WSW
15
W
15
W
10
SSW
10
ENE
20
E
25
E
15
E
10
ESE
15
ESE
15
ESE
15
ESE
20
ESE
25
E
35
E
30
E
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
00:36AM1.80m
1:07PM1.68m
1:21AM1.97m
1:52PM1.82m
2:04AM2.10m
2:34PM1.93m
2:46AM2.18m
3:17PM2.00m
3:30AM2.19m
4:00PM2.02m
4:14AM2.14m
4:44PM1.98m
4:59AM2.02m
5:31PM1.90m
Low Tide
7:00AM0.35m
7:04PM0.38m
7:44AM0.18m
7:50PM0.26m
8:26AM0.05m
8:34PM0.17m
9:08AM-0.02m
9:18PM0.12m
9:51AM-0.03m
10:03PM0.12m
10:34AM0.03m
10:50PM0.19m
11:19AM0.13m
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:18
7:18
7:20
7:20
7:20
7:22
7:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:43
5:42
5:40
5:40
5:39
5:38
5:37
5:37
1
2
Temp °C
16
15
15
14
14
16
17
17
18
17
16
17
16
18
19
18
18
19
17
17
17
8
5
8
10
11
13
14
15
16
17
13
13
15
18
18
18
17
16
15
12
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4.5
SSW
13
3.5
SSW
12
3
SSW
12
2.4
SSW
11
1.9
SSW
11
3
S
14
2.5
S
14
2.2
S
13
1.8
S
12
1.6
S
12
1.3
S
11
1.1
S
11
1
S
11
1.1
SW
14
1.6
SW
15
1.6
SW
13
1.5
SW
12
1.2
SSE
8
1.1
SW
13
Energy kJ
6002
3357
2095
1358
814
3163
2367
1642
933
702
416
277
224
471
1062
933
666
173
374
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
19
0.4
S
14
1.7
S
15
1.3
WSW
11
1.4
SW
10
1.7
SW
14
1.6
SW
12
1.4
SW
12
0.9
WSW
11
0.8
ESE
6
0.9
WSW
13
0.8
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
11
0.3
SSE
11
1.1
SW
13
0.2
SSE
15
Energy kJ
15
66
1208
382
385
1147
736
540
207
36
281
125
94
125
23
437
21
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
17
0.6
SW
15
1.1
SW
11
0.6
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.7
ESE
6
0.4
SSE
14
0.4
SSE
12
0.1
SE
16
Energy kJ
50
94
104
183
286
113
167
30
61
52
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
5
SW
12
5
SW
13
0.7
E
3
0.7
E
4
0.6
SE
6
0.9
ESE
6
0.9
ESE
5
1.4
SE
7
1.5
ESE
7
1.7
SE
7
Energy kJ
6689
7848
11
20
26
47
46
178
210
279
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
2
1
2
2
4
4
3
3
3
Distance (km)
369
271
70
0
0
0
0
0
0
44
133
133
70
70
74
74
133
133
133
133
133
Best forecast wave conditions in Overberg
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
3
4
4
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
4
9
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
3
3
2
3
4
4
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
8
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
4
4
5
4
4
6
5
5
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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