Dolphin Point surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Saturday 09 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 Saturday (May 09) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s is also forecast. 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 5.5m 13s 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 1.2m 4s period and expected on Monday (May 11) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 9th May)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s
Best Surf 5PM (Mon 11th May)18ft (5.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 11th May)18ft (5.5m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Sat afternoon, severe gales from the NW by Mon morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Tue night, calm by Thu afternoon).

Sat
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
1
1
2
0
!
!
!
3
!
!
3
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
SE
12
2.1
SE
12
2.1
WSW
13
3
WSW
9
4
WSW
11
2.4
SW
12
5.5
WSW
13
5
WSW
13
4.5
SW
13
4
SW
12
4.5
SW
12
5
SW
13
4
SSW
13
3
SSW
12
2.5
SSW
12
3
SSW
14
3
SSW
14
3
SSW
14
3
SSW
14
2.5
SW
14
2
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1632
1193
1408
1387
3560
1626
10038
7986
5831
4733
6135
7603
5635
2888
1745
3468
3615
3434
3446
2527
1326
Wind (km/h)
15
ESE
15
NW
45
WNW
50
WNW
40
WNW
75
NW
55
W
55
W
35
W
40
WSW
45
W
45
W
40
WSW
25
W
5
NW
5
SSE
10
WNW
15
W
15
SSW
0
ENE
10
E
cross-on
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-off
glassy
on
High Tide
9:15PM1.38m
9:44AM1.30m
10:44PM1.47m
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
Low Tide
2:28PM0.72m
3:36AM0.83m
3:58PM0.71m
5:08AM0.72m
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
clear
cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
cloud
heavy rain
heavy rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:16
7:16
7:16
7:18
7:18
7:20
7:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:45
5:44
5:44
5:43
5:42
5:40
5:40
5:39
1
1
2
13
19
3
3
4
Temp °C
19
17
15
17
12
16
17
17
16
18
16
17
17
16
15
16
16
17
18
17
17
17
15
4
8
0
1
5
8
10
13
10
8
9
10
13
15
14
15
16
17
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
SE
12
2.1
SE
12
1.5
SE
11
1.1
SE
11
0.6
SE
10
2.4
SW
12
0.6
S
10
0.3
SE
12
0.2
SSE
11
4
SSW
13
3
SSW
12
2.5
SSW
12
3
SSW
14
3
SSW
14
3
SSW
14
3
SSW
14
2.5
SW
14
2
SW
13
Energy kJ
1632
1193
524
258
69
1626
68
22
12
5635
2888
1745
3468
3615
3434
3446
2527
1326
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.4
SE
13
1
S
10
0.4
SE
12
0.9
S
15
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
17
0.6
SW
15
2.1
S
13
1.9
S
13
Energy kJ
513
340
253
44
179
52
347
50
67
106
183
1520
1163
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
10
0.4
SE
12
0.1
SW
19
0.6
SW
16
0.3
SW
15
Energy kJ
8
53
15
206
33
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
WSW
13
3
WSW
9
4
WSW
11
1.2
NW
4
5.5
WSW
13
5
WSW
13
4.5
SW
13
4
SW
12
4.5
SW
12
5
SW
13
0.8
WSW
4
1.9
SW
12
Energy kJ
1408
1387
3560
53
10038
7986
5831
4733
6135
7603
26
1012
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
2
3
2
4
3
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
4
Distance (km)
133
2
574
149
991
794
737
265
48
71
598
369
271
0
0
133
0
0
0
0
133
Best forecast wave conditions in Overberg
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
4
6
9
4
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
6
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
9
5
5
5
6
9
9
9
9
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
6
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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