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
17.9° 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 Saturday (May 23) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. 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 3.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 26) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Sat 23rd May)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 27th May)10ft (3.0m) 17s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 27th May)10ft (3.0m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
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)
3
3
2
3
1
2
4
4
4
3
3
4
2
3
5
5
5
4
4
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
0.8
SW
15
1.3
SW
13
1
SW
13
1.9
SW
14
2.4
SW
15
2.5
SW
14
1.9
SW
13
1.5
SW
12
1.7
SW
12
1.9
SW
13
1.6
SW
18
3
SW
18
3
SW
16
3
SW
16
3
SW
16
2.5
SW
14
3
SW
14
3
SW
14
2.4
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
511
411
255
562
335
1363
2457
2509
1228
656
805
1247
1665
5555
4435
3792
3604
2785
3404
2944
2073
Wind (km/h)
10
W
10
SSW
5
NE
0
NE
10
SE
10
ENE
5
NNE
5
SSW
15
W
15
W
15
SSW
5
NE
15
ENE
15
ESE
10
WSW
5
N
10
SSW
15
W
15
WSW
15
SSE
10
ENE
off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
on
off
glassy
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-on
on
High Tide
9:03AM1.38m
9:54PM1.56m
10:33AM1.34m
11:10PM1.59m
11:49AM1.39m
00:08AM1.64m
12:44PM1.47m
00:55AM1.70m
1:27PM1.56m
1:34AM1.76m
2:04PM1.64m
2:09AM1.80m
2:38PM1.70m
2:43AM1.83m
Low Tide
3:17PM0.64m
4:35AM0.68m
4:38PM0.67m
5:51AM0.62m
5:49PM0.65m
6:46AM0.53m
6:43PM0.60m
7:27AM0.45m
7:27PM0.55m
8:01AM0.38m
8:04PM0.49m
8:33AM0.33m
8:38PM0.45m
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clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
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part cloud
part cloud
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part cloud
cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:24
7:26
7:26
7:26
7:28
7:28
7:28
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:36
5:35
5:35
5:34
5:34
5:32
5:32
Temp °C
17
18
16
17
19
16
19
20
17
18
18
17
16
18
17
16
18
16
16
16
16
15
16
16
17
19
14
19
19
15
16
16
18
15
16
17
16
18
15
13
14
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
1.3
SW
13
1
SW
13
1.9
SW
14
2.4
SW
15
2.5
SW
14
1.9
SW
13
1.5
SW
12
1.7
SW
12
1.9
SW
13
1.9
SW
13
3
SW
18
3
SW
16
3
SW
16
3
SW
16
2.5
SW
14
3
SW
14
3
SW
14
2.4
SW
14
Energy kJ
511
411
193
562
335
1363
2457
2509
1228
656
805
1247
1173
5555
4435
3792
3604
2785
3404
2944
2073
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
6
0.9
SW
9
0.8
SW
8
0.4
SSE
12
0.6
SW
16
0.4
SSE
11
0.4
SSE
10
0.4
SSE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.5
SW
16
0.3
E
6
1.6
SW
18
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
12
Energy kJ
16
129
77
56
211
46
42
38
24
9
130
7
1665
7
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
5
0.5
E
11
0.8
SW
15
0.4
E
11
0.4
SSE
11
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
6
0.1
SE
13
0.2
ESE
12
Energy kJ
13
65
255
36
48
18
17
17
17
7
3
7
14
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
WSW
5
0.5
W
3
1
SW
6
Energy kJ
25
5
59
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
3
1
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
6
5
5
5
4
4
3
4
Distance (km)
0
0
44
0
132
95
0
0
0
0
0
0
133
133
0
0
0
0
44
70
133
Best forecast wave conditions in Overberg
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
7
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
6
7
5
5
5
4
5
6
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
8
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
7
7
6
9
9
9
9
8
5
6
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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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