Dolphin Point surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Friday 29 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
17.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Dolphin Point surf forecast from 29 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 30 May, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 30 May, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 13s period, SW swell with 1,682 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 30 May, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period with SW swell.

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 30) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. 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 2.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 30) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 30th May)7ft (2.1m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 30th May)7ft (2.1m) 13s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 30th May)7ft (2.2m) 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 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon night, min 13°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Mon night, fresh winds from the SE by Wed morning).

Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Fri
5
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
3
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.6
SW
12
1.6
SW
12
1.7
SW
12
1.6
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.3
SW
11
1.6
SW
11
1.6
SW
12
1.4
SW
11
1.8
S
7
0.9
SSW
13
1.7
SW
13
3
SE
8
2.5
SE
8
3
SE
9
2.5
ESE
9
3
ESE
10
2.5
ESE
11
2.5
ESE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1682
1092
785
772
819
661
442
445
663
722
476
321
313
966
1169
948
1270
1251
1669
1567
1490
Wind (km/h)
5
N
10
W
5
S
10
ENE
5
NE
10
SE
10
WSW
5
S
10
SSW
20
W
15
SSW
20
S
20
SE
40
SE
35
ESE
35
ESE
30
ESE
35
ESE
25
ESE
35
E
30
ESE
cross
off
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
off
glassy
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
High Tide
2:43AM1.83m
3:10PM1.75m
3:16AM1.84m
3:43PM1.77m
3:49AM1.84m
4:15PM1.77m
4:21AM1.81m
4:48PM1.75m
4:53AM1.76m
5:22PM1.71m
5:26AM1.70m
5:58PM1.67m
6:01AM1.62m
6:38PM1.63m
Low Tide
8:38PM0.45m
9:03AM0.29m
9:11PM0.41m
9:34AM0.27m
9:43PM0.40m
10:04AM0.27m
10:15PM0.41m
10:35AM0.30m
10:48PM0.44m
11:07AM0.33m
11:23PM0.50m
11:41AM0.38m
00:00AM0.55m
12:17PM0.43m
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
light rain
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:30
7:31
7:31
7:31
7:31
7:33
7:33
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:32
5:31
5:31
5:31
5:31
5:30
5:30
5:30
1
1
3
2
4
2
2
4
4
2
Temp °C
17
16
17
16
18
21
19
19
20
17
15
15
15
14
15
14
14
15
15
15
15
16
15
16
16
17
20
19
19
19
16
10
10
12
6
7
6
7
7
8
8
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.6
SW
12
1.6
SW
12
1.7
SW
12
1.6
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.3
SW
11
1.6
SW
11
1.6
SW
12
1.4
SW
11
1.2
SW
10
1.2
S
7
1.7
SW
13
1.7
SSW
12
1.4
SW
12
1.2
SW
11
1.1
SW
11
0.9
SW
11
2.5
ESE
11
2.5
ESE
11
Energy kJ
1682
1092
785
772
819
661
442
445
663
722
476
292
159
966
795
514
366
278
169
1567
1490
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ESE
6
0.8
ESE
6
0.6
E
6
0.4
ESE
6
0.6
ESE
7
0.6
ESE
7
0.7
ESE
7
0.7
ESE
7
0.7
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
8
1.1
SW
10
0.4
WSW
11
0.3
W
11
0.2
SSW
15
0.8
SW
11
1
SW
16
Energy kJ
43
51
24
10
37
37
54
51
54
40
21
21
241
39
22
21
134
477
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
9
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
11
0.2
S
12
0.9
SSW
13
0.4
SW
14
0.2
S
11
Energy kJ
13
15
64
27
23
11
313
47
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
4
1.8
S
7
1.2
SE
6
2.5
SSE
8
3
SE
8
2.5
SE
8
3
SE
9
2.5
ESE
9
3
ESE
10
Energy kJ
10
321
120
946
1169
948
1270
1251
1669
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
2
3
1
2
3
3
3
2
1
2
3
2
2
4
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
2
0
8
72
0
70
0
0
0
0
70
70
72
368
369
275
133
133
113
113
133
Best forecast wave conditions in Overberg
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
4
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
4
3
2
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
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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