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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
19.4° C
(Which is 1.3°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 (Apr 25) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. 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 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 26) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 25th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 28th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 28th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dolphin Point over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Mon morning, calm by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
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 | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SSW 12 | ESE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | SW 9 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | |
429 | 341 | 290 | 269 | 194 | 125 | 73 | 757 | 1325 | 1710 | 2843 | 2816 | 4178 | 4441 | 2587 | 1510 | 990 | 967 | 777 | 1496 | 2121 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | on | cross-on | off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | |
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 | ||||||||
7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | |
— | 6:00 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:53 | — | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 23 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 15 |
20 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SW 7 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 11 | E 10 | SSW 11 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
310 | 341 | 290 | 269 | 194 | 125 | 73 | 106 | 40 | 1347 | 31 | 2816 | 4178 | 4441 | 2587 | 1510 | 990 | 520 | 777 | 1496 | 2121 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 6 | E 8 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SW 10 | SW 15 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 |
429 | 268 | 207 | 174 | 140 | 46 | 48 | 20 | 18 | 49 | 48 | 19 | 8 | 8 | 26 | 107 | 157 | 967 | 285 | 163 | 35 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | — | SSE 14 | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | SW 15 | SSW 17 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 |
— | 9 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 110 | 63 | — | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 54 | 448 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | — | — | WSW 7 | SW 9 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | 757 | 1325 | 1710 | 2843 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 95 | 2 | 133 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 148 | 776 | 265 | 372 | 236 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 70 | 0 | 44 | 133 |
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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.











