Dolphin Point surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Friday 08 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 Friday (May 08) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 10s. 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 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 5s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 8th May)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Best Surf11AM (Mon 11th May)15ft (4.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 2PM (Mon 11th May)15ft (4.5m) 12s

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 Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, near gales from the W by Sun afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon night, min 14°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (severe gales from the NW on Mon morning, calm by Wed night).

Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
3
2
4
0
0
2
!
3
5
3
2
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
SE
13
3.5
SE
13
3
SE
13
3
SE
13
2.5
SE
12
2.1
SE
11
3
WSW
10
4
WSW
10
3.5
SW
12
4.5
WSW
12
3.5
SW
12
4
WSW
12
3.5
SW
12
3.5
SW
12
3.5
SW
12
3
SW
12
3
SSW
12
2.5
SSW
11
2.1
SSW
11
1.9
SSW
11
2.2
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3891
3936
3307
2369
1760
1073
1482
2989
3010
5196
3931
4163
3462
3167
3114
2416
2649
1655
1094
846
1910
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
10
SSE
5
NNE
10
N
15
ESE
15
WNW
45
WNW
60
W
40
NNW
50
WSW
40
WSW
30
NW
40
W
50
W
35
WSW
25
W
15
SW
10
NNE
5
NW
10
SW
15
W
off
cross
cross
cross
on
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
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
2:04AM2.10m
Low Tide
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
7:50PM0.26m
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clear
clear
clear
clear
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light rain
rain showers
rain showers
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light rain
light rain
light rain
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rain showers
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clear
clear
cloud
clear
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7:13
7:15
7:16
7:16
7:16
7:18
7:18
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5:45
5:45
5:44
5:44
5:43
5:42
5:40
1
2
1
9
2
1
4
4
1
Temp °C
16
16
15
16
19
17
14
13
15
16
16
19
19
19
17
17
17
16
18
19
16
14
14
13
14
18
16
4
1
4
-1
7
14
13
12
10
12
13
16
17
18
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
SE
13
3.5
SE
13
3
SE
13
3
SE
13
2.5
SE
12
2.1
SE
11
1.4
SE
11
1
SE
11
3.5
SW
12
0.4
SE
12
0.3
SE
12
3
SW
12
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
SSE
11
0.1
SE
11
3
SW
12
3
SSW
12
2.5
SSW
11
2.1
SSW
11
1.9
SSW
11
2.2
SSW
14
Energy kJ
3891
3936
3307
2369
1760
1073
475
228
3010
53
23
2572
14
13
5
2416
2649
1655
1094
846
1910
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
0.4
SE
10
0.3
SE
12
0.2
SSE
12
0.1
SE
10
1
WSW
11
1.5
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
11
0.6
S
13
0.6
SW
17
Energy kJ
448
560
685
590
513
340
398
37
23
14
4
268
515
24
123
173
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
13
0.6
WSW
12
0.3
SE
13
0.1
SE
9
0.1
SW
20
0.3
SW
18
0.3
WSW
11
Energy kJ
170
93
28
3
15
50
23
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
WSW
10
4
WSW
10
1.2
NNW
5
4.5
WSW
12
3.5
SW
12
4
WSW
12
3.5
SW
12
3.5
SW
12
3.5
SW
12
0.6
W
3
Energy kJ
1482
2989
59
5196
3931
4163
3462
3167
3114
8
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
4
4
4
2
2
4
3
5
4
3
3
5
3
3
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
0
70
2
2
133
0
624
795
926
737
71
113
48
818
243
71
70
2
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Overberg
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
7
7
5
5
4
4
4
3
4
3
5
5
4
3
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
7
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
9
6
9
8
6
5
5
4
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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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