Dolphin Point surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Monday 11 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 Monday (May 11) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s 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 5.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 6s period and expected on Monday (May 11) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Mon 11th May)18ft (5.5m) 14s
Best Surf 5PM (Mon 11th May)18ft (5.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 11th May)18ft (5.5m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 53mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (severe gales from the NW on Mon morning, light winds from the WNW by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
!
!
!
3
!
!
!
4
4
4
5
5
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
SW
12
5.5
WSW
14
5.5
SW
13
4.5
SW
13
4
SW
13
4.5
SW
12
5
SW
13
4.5
SW
13
3.5
SSW
12
2.5
SSW
11
2.3
SSW
11
3
SSW
14
3
SSW
14
2.3
S
13
2
S
13
1.7
SW
13
1.5
SW
12
1.3
S
11
1.2
S
11
1.1
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1524
10517
9670
6276
4881
5297
7222
5759
2979
1717
1214
3242
2982
1849
1318
1006
646
401
332
471
532
Wind (km/h)
80
NW
50
W
40
WSW
30
W
35
WSW
45
W
45
W
35
WSW
20
WNW
10
WNW
5
SSW
10
NW
10
W
10
S
10
ENE
10
E
15
ESE
15
ENE
15
ESE
15
SE
15
ESE
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
off
cross
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
11:15AM1.38m
11:47PM1.63m
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
Low Tide
5:15PM0.63m
6:11AM0.54m
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
light rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
rain showers
mod rain
rain showers
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:16
7:16
7:18
7:18
7:20
7:20
7:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:44
5:43
5:42
5:40
5:40
5:39
5:38
1
18
12
13
8
1
Temp °C
17
18
18
16
16
16
16
17
15
15
18
18
17
18
16
17
17
16
17
18
18
2
6
9
11
14
8
7
9
9
13
17
17
16
17
16
16
14
15
16
16
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
SW
12
0.4
SE
12
0.3
SE
12
0.1
SE
11
0.2
SSE
11
4.5
SW
13
3.5
SSW
12
2.5
SSW
11
2.3
SSW
11
3
SSW
14
3
SSW
14
2.3
S
13
2
S
13
1.7
SW
13
1.5
SW
12
1.3
S
11
1.2
S
11
1.1
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
Energy kJ
1524
52
22
5
12
5759
2979
1717
1214
3242
2982
1849
1318
1006
646
401
332
471
532
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
S
9
0.4
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.6
S
14
1.1
S
14
0.4
SW
16
0.6
SW
17
1.3
SW
11
1.7
SW
15
1.6
S
12
1.5
S
12
1.1
SW
11
0.7
SW
10
1
S
10
0.9
S
10
Energy kJ
108
52
5
148
496
94
235
382
1212
726
625
278
102
216
156
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
12
0.1
SW
20
0.3
SW
18
0.6
SW
16
0.4
SW
12
0.6
SW
15
0.5
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.5
SSE
14
0.6
SSE
13
Energy kJ
52
15
50
208
35
188
95
170
107
135
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
WNW
6
5.5
WSW
14
5.5
SW
13
4.5
SW
13
4
SW
13
4.5
SW
12
5
SW
13
Energy kJ
302
10517
9670
6276
4881
5297
7222
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
9
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
3
4
4
4
2
3
2
3
Distance (km)
624
757
71
48
71
265
271
271
0
0
0
0
0
70
44
133
133
95
131
95
133
Best forecast wave conditions in Overberg
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
9
6
9
5
5
5
8
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
9
9
9
9
9
7
8
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
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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