Dolphin Point surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 30 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
18.8° 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 Thursday (Apr 30) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 11s. 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 6.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 05) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 30th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Best Surf 8PM (Tue 5th May)16ft (5.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 6th May)21ft (6.5m) 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 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
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
5
5
4
4
4
4
3
1
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SSE
12
3
SSW
17
3
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
12
2.5
SW
12
2.2
SW
11
1.8
SW
11
1.4
WSW
11
1.1
SW
10
0.7
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
1.4
WSW
10
1.3
WSW
13
1.1
SW
12
1.4
WSW
12
1.6
S
11
6.5
SE
12
5.5
SE
12
5
SE
12
4.5
SE
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
669
4892
3651
2231
2310
1977
1191
757
433
239
223
360
409
563
336
569
595
13035
9322
7274
6736
Wind (km/h)
5
ENE
15
SSW
20
W
10
WNW
10
SSW
15
NW
10
NNW
5
ESE
15
ENE
5
W
15
S
5
ENE
0
WNW
15
SSW
5
SSW
25
W
20
WSW
5
E
35
WNW
10
NNW
30
SSW
cross-on
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-on
off
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
3:00PM1.84m
3:07AM2.00m
3:29PM1.87m
3:36AM1.98m
3:58PM1.86m
4:04AM1.94m
4:26PM1.82m
4:33AM1.86m
4:56PM1.76m
5:02AM1.77m
5:26PM1.67m
5:32AM1.66m
6:01PM1.57m
Low Tide
8:58AM0.18m
9:01PM0.28m
9:24AM0.16m
9:29PM0.28m
9:50AM0.17m
9:57PM0.30m
10:17AM0.21m
10:25PM0.34m
10:45AM0.28m
10:54PM0.42m
11:14AM0.36m
11:24PM0.51m
11:46AM0.46m
11:59PM0.62m
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
part cloud
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
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7:07
7:09
7:09
7:09
7:11
7:11
7:13
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5:53
5:52
5:52
5:51
5:50
5:49
5:47
1
13
3
6
Temp °C
16
18
16
16
19
18
20
23
20
22
24
18
19
18
16
14
15
14
14
17
16
15
18
14
14
16
15
18
22
18
21
22
17
20
14
15
10
10
11
7
13
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SSE
12
3
SSW
17
3
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
12
2.5
SW
12
2.2
SW
11
1.8
SW
11
1.4
WSW
11
1.1
SW
10
1
SW
10
1.4
SW
9
1.4
WSW
10
1.3
WSW
13
1.1
SW
12
0.7
SSW
11
1.6
S
11
0.7
WSW
12
0.6
SW
15
5
SE
12
4.5
SE
14
Energy kJ
669
4892
3651
2231
2310
1977
1191
757
433
239
192
360
409
563
336
121
595
125
139
7274
6736
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
9
1.3
SSE
12
0.7
SE
11
0.4
SE
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.1
E
10
1
S
12
1.1
S
11
1
S
11
0.9
S
10
0.9
S
10
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
11
0.2
SSE
11
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
16
0.4
WSW
12
0.8
SW
15
1
SSW
9
Energy kJ
203
414
121
26
10
2
276
289
231
171
161
288
248
240
164
12
111
163
54
255
173
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
14
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.1
SE
9
0.4
SSE
15
0.5
S
14
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.7
S
13
0.6
SW
13
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
SSE
11
0.3
SW
19
0.1
E
9
0.6
SW
13
Energy kJ
384
8
7
8
8
3
72
106
80
161
223
173
144
15
13
59
2
142
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NE
4
0.4
SW
3
1.4
WSW
12
2.2
WSW
6
6.5
SE
12
5.5
SE
12
Energy kJ
6
2
569
304
13035
9322
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
2
3
1
1
3
3
3
3
2
6
5
5
4
Distance (km)
44
70
0
0
0
0
0
133
95
0
70
95
0
0
0
0
70
70
48
48
237
Best forecast wave conditions in Overberg
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
5
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
5
5
5
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
3
4
4
9
5
9
9
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
6
7
6
9
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
9
9
9
9
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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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