
Surf Forecasts:
Dolphin Point surf forecast from 2 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 3 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with 6,357 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 2 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s 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 Thursday (Jul 02) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s is also forecast. 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 4.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Thu 2nd Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dolphin Point over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 2 | Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | SW 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 12 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
593 | 683 | 445 | 650 | 1197 | 1108 | 822 | 658 | 527 | 464 | 833 | 836 | 739 | 629 | 675 | 652 | 1961 | 2140 | 1847 | 5513 | 6151 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 5:11PM1.84m | 5:15AM1.80m | 5:43PM1.85m | 5:47AM1.75m | 6:16PM1.83m | 6:22AM1.69m | 6:52PM1.80m | 7:03AM1.60m | 7:35PM1.76m | 7:54AM1.51m | 8:29PM1.69m | 9:02AM1.42m | 9:39PM1.64m | 10:32AM1.39m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:15PM0.39m | 11:26AM0.24m | 11:48PM0.41m | 11:57AM0.28m | 00:25AM0.44m | 12:31PM0.33m | 1:06AM0.47m | 1:10PM0.41m | 1:55AM0.52m | 1:58PM0.51m | 2:58AM0.56m | 3:02PM0.60m | 4:17AM0.58m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | |
5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | 5:37 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 7 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 12 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
325 | 683 | 445 | 650 | 1197 | 1108 | 822 | 658 | 527 | 464 | 833 | 836 | 739 | 629 | 675 | 652 | 1961 | 2140 | 1191 | 5513 | 6151 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | S 9 | SSW 10 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | SW 13 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSW 20 | SW 18 | SW 16 | ESE 10 | SE 16 |
25 | 113 | 256 | 273 | 240 | 166 | 75 | 145 | 99 | 173 | 347 | 211 | 151 | 95 | 69 | 40 | 261 | 1136 | 1847 | 9 | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | SE 10 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 8 | S 8 | S 8 | ESE 11 | — | S 24 | SSW 22 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 18 | — |
17 | 36 | 76 | 84 | 90 | 135 | 211 | 178 | 184 | 44 | 6 | 1 | 151 | — | 11 | 46 | 39 | 19 | 9 | 12 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | WSW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 5 | — | — |
593 | 297 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 87 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 74 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 133 | 0 | 44 | 70 | 133 | 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.











