Dolphin Point surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Friday 01 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
18.8° 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 Saturday (May 02) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. 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 7.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Monday (May 04) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 2nd May)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 6th May)23ft (7.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 6th May)23ft (7.0m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the WSW by Mon morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 118mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SE on Tue night, calm by Wed night).

Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Fri
8
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
1
2
1
3
2
2
3
3
0
5
!
!
0
!
4
5
3
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SW
12
2.2
SW
11
1.9
SW
11
1.4
SW
11
1
WSW
10
0.8
SW
15
1.2
SW
10
1.3
WSW
13
1.7
WSW
13
1.6
SW
12
1.4
SSW
12
3
SSW
11
1.9
SW
16
6
SE
12
5.5
SSE
12
4.5
SE
12
4.5
SE
12
4
SE
11
3.5
SE
11
3
SE
11
2.5
SE
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2227
1234
806
458
214
270
322
563
918
694
579
1949
1916
10073
9792
5102
5286
3682
2599
1882
1881
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
15
NW
20
SSW
10
NE
10
NE
15
SE
5
N
25
WSW
30
SW
10
W
10
SSE
20
SE
5
WNW
20
E
15
SSW
50
SSW
30
SSW
20
SSW
5
WSW
5
E
20
E
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
on
High Tide
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
6:06AM1.54m
6:44PM1.47m
6:50AM1.43m
7:45PM1.39m
Low Tide
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
12:24PM0.56m
00:45AM0.73m
1:14PM0.65m
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clear
clear
rain showers
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heavy rain
thunderstorm
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heavy rain
light rain
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clear
part cloud
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7:09
7:09
7:11
7:11
7:13
7:13
7:13
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5:52
5:52
5:51
5:50
5:49
5:47
5:46
5:45
2
3
4
76
13
16
4
2
Temp °C
18
20
23
18
21
23
19
17
18
16
16
15
15
16
17
16
16
17
16
16
17
14
16
20
19
19
21
19
13
14
12
14
12
4
7
12
9
10
12
13
15
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SW
12
2.2
SW
11
1.9
SW
11
1.4
SW
11
1
WSW
10
1.1
SW
10
1.2
SW
10
1.3
WSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
1.6
SW
12
1.4
SSW
12
3
SSW
11
2.5
S
11
5.5
SSE
12
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SW
13
4.5
SE
12
4
SE
11
3.5
SE
11
3
SE
11
2.5
SE
12
Energy kJ
2227
1234
806
458
212
270
322
563
192
694
579
1949
1822
9170
209
140
5286
3682
2599
1882
1881
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
10
0.9
S
12
0.9
S
11
1
S
11
1
S
10
0.9
S
10
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SSW
12
0.3
E
6
0.7
SSW
11
1.3
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
12
0.6
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.2
SSW
18
0.5
SW
13
0.6
SW
15
0.9
SSE
17
1.2
SSE
15
1.1
SSE
14
Energy kJ
2
228
198
231
214
161
238
202
7
128
449
218
136
209
32
79
171
453
576
480
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
9
0.4
SSE
15
0.5
S
14
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.7
S
13
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
12
0.3
E
6
0.2
E
8
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SW
12
0.5
WSW
12
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.3
SW
19
0.6
SW
13
0.8
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
Energy kJ
3
72
106
80
206
258
173
9
15
7
5
49
37
79
50
93
59
136
380
416
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
ENE
4
0.6
E
4
1.3
WSW
6
1.7
WSW
13
1.9
SW
16
6
SE
12
5.5
SSE
12
4.5
SE
12
1.7
SSW
8
Energy kJ
7
12
119
918
1916
10073
9792
5102
383
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
2
2
3
3
2
1
3
3
4
5
6
5
5
3
4
5
4
5
Distance (km)
0
2
44
95
113
133
0
71
70
0
113
113
0
95
48
325
188
70
0
44
133
Best forecast wave conditions in Overberg
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
5
5
3
4
5
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
4
4
5
6
6
5
4
4
5
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
6
7
5
5
9
5
5
5
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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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