Dolphin Point surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Tuesday 12 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
18.6° 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 Tuesday (May 12) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 12th May)15ft (4.5m) 13s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 12th May)15ft (4.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 12th May)15ft (4.5m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Wed morning, light winds from the WNW by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun night, min 14°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
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
!
!
4
5
4
4
4
5
2
2
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4.5
SW
13
4
SW
12
4.5
SW
12
4.5
SW
12
4
SW
13
3.5
SSW
12
2.5
SSW
11
2.4
SSW
11
1.6
S
15
2.5
S
14
2.3
S
13
2
S
13
1.8
S
12
1.4
SW
13
1.3
S
11
1.2
S
11
1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
16
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
6573
4899
5900
6572
5606
3138
1865
1333
1070
2417
1849
1339
902
628
416
335
342
431
468
813
628
Wind (km/h)
35
W
40
WSW
45
W
45
W
30
WSW
20
WNW
10
WNW
10
SW
15
W
5
W
10
SSE
10
E
20
E
25
E
20
E
10
E
10
SE
15
ESE
25
E
30
E
40
E
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
High Tide
12:18PM1.52m
00:36AM1.80m
1:07PM1.68m
1:21AM1.97m
1:52PM1.82m
2:04AM2.10m
2:34PM1.93m
2:46AM2.18m
3:17PM2.00m
3:30AM2.19m
4:00PM2.02m
4:14AM2.14m
4:44PM1.98m
4:59AM2.02m
Low Tide
6:14PM0.51m
7:00AM0.35m
7:04PM0.38m
7:44AM0.18m
7:50PM0.26m
8:26AM0.05m
8:34PM0.17m
9:08AM-0.02m
9:18PM0.12m
9:51AM-0.03m
10:03PM0.12m
10:34AM0.03m
10:50PM0.19m
heavy rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:16
7:18
7:18
7:20
7:20
7:20
7:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:43
5:42
5:40
5:40
5:39
5:38
5:37
13
2
1
1
Temp °C
16
17
16
15
16
14
14
16
15
17
18
16
16
17
16
17
18
19
18
18
17
10
11
9
6
8
9
12
14
13
16
18
15
13
13
13
16
17
18
14
13
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
11
4
SW
12
4
SW
13
3.5
SSW
12
2.5
SSW
11
2.4
SSW
11
1.8
SSW
11
2.5
S
14
2.3
S
13
2
S
13
1.8
S
12
1.5
S
12
1.3
S
11
1.2
S
11
1.1
S
11
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
16
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
Energy kJ
5
4899
5606
3138
1865
1333
771
2417
1849
1339
902
628
416
335
277
431
468
813
628
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
19
0.3
SW
18
1.6
S
15
1.6
SW
11
1.4
SW
11
1.3
SW
12
1.5
SW
14
1.4
SW
13
0.9
SW
11
0.8
ESE
6
1
SW
13
0.9
S
10
0.9
SW
13
1.2
S
7
0.4
SSE
11
Energy kJ
15
50
1070
589
479
486
865
613
176
42
342
168
245
135
40
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
17
0.8
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.5
S
15
0.5
SSE
14
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
12
0.1
SE
16
Energy kJ
94
106
269
346
144
205
109
104
69
103
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4.5
SW
13
4.5
SW
12
4.5
SW
12
0.7
E
4
1.1
ESE
6
0.7
ESE
6
0.5
ESE
5
1.9
ESE
6
Energy kJ
6573
5900
6572
13
77
27
14
266
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
3
2
1
3
3
4
4
Distance (km)
272
71
369
272
70
0
0
0
0
0
131
95
133
133
95
48
70
113
133
133
133
Best forecast wave conditions in Overberg
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
3
2
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
4
4
4
8
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
9
8
9
4
8
5
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
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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