Dolphin Point surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 23 Apr 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
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 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy 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 Monday (Apr 27) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 26) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 25th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Best Surf 5PM (Mon 27th Apr)15ft (4.5m) 12s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 27th Apr)16ft (5.0m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue night).

Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
3
3
!
7
6
4
5
4
3
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SSW
14
2.3
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
12
1.7
ESE
9
1.4
ESE
9
1.4
E
9
1.1
E
9
1
E
9
0.8
E
9
3
WSW
8
2.5
SW
10
4
SW
11
4.5
SSW
12
4
S
14
4
S
13
4
S
13
3
SSE
12
3
SSE
12
2.5
SSE
12
1.9
SSE
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3569
1821
875
402
453
311
311
194
171
110
1047
1420
3832
5862
6525
6057
4712
2724
2137
1866
1062
Wind (km/h)
25
ENE
35
E
15
ENE
10
NNE
10
ESE
5
N
15
W
15
SSW
10
SW
15
W
45
WSW
35
W
40
W
40
WSW
30
WSW
25
SSW
15
SSW
5
WNW
5
WNW
15
S
5
N
cross-on
on
on
cross
on
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross
cross
High Tide
8:47PM1.43m
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
Low Tide
2:13PM0.66m
3:21AM0.78m
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
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
mod rain
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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7:03
7:03
7:03
7:05
7:05
7:05
7:07
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6:00
6:00
5:59
5:58
5:57
5:55
5:54
10
2
4
2
Temp °C
16
18
17
23
26
24
24
24
18
19
19
15
15
16
15
16
16
16
15
16
15
10
12
11
20
24
24
22
21
19
18
12
9
6
7
7
11
11
14
14
14
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SSW
14
2.3
SSW
13
2.2
E
8
1.7
ESE
8
0.9
SSW
11
1.4
ESE
9
1.4
E
9
1.1
E
9
1
E
9
0.9
WSW
7
0.7
E
9
0.6
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.4
E
10
4
S
14
4
S
13
4
S
13
3
SSE
12
3
SSE
12
2.5
SSE
12
1.9
SSE
12
Energy kJ
3569
1821
619
402
221
311
311
194
171
86
79
65
47
31
6525
6057
4712
2724
2137
1866
1062
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
12
0.2
S
11
0.9
SSW
11
0.8
SW
11
0.8
SW
11
0.8
SW
10
0.8
E
9
0.2
SSE
14
0.4
SW
14
0.5
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
11
0.2
E
10
1.3
SW
10
1.1
SW
10
0.9
SW
9
1.3
SSW
15
Energy kJ
875
368
9
211
174
142
124
110
20
64
50
19
20
8
348
204
144
740
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
9
0.6
SW
5
0.5
SW
10
0.2
SSE
13
0.2
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.3
S
10
Energy kJ
9
8
6
6
21
46
18
25
84
188
17
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
ENE
5
1.4
E
5
1.7
ESE
9
0.6
SW
4
3
WSW
8
2.5
SW
10
4
SW
11
4.5
SSW
12
1.9
WSW
11
Energy kJ
75
114
453
10
1047
1420
3832
5862
829
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
3
3
3
2
1
2
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
Distance (km)
133
133
95
2
74
2
0
51
0
0
184
369
372
372
236
70
70
0
0
70
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Overberg
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
2
3
2
1
2
2
3
4
4
5
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
3
3
3
4
3
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
6
4
5
5
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
8
6
8
4
5
5
6
5
9
5
6
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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