Dolphin Point surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 29 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
19.0° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 5.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 05) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 30th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 6th May)15ft (4.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 5th May)18ft (5.5m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, strong winds from the W by Tue morning).

Wed
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
5
5
4
4
4
4
3
1
3
1
1
1
1
4
2
0
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SSE
13
2.1
SSE
12
1.6
SSE
12
3
SSW
17
3
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
12
3
SW
12
2.1
SW
11
1.7
SW
11
1.3
WSW
11
1
S
10
0.7
SW
15
1
WSW
10
0.9
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.7
WSW
12
2
WSW
12
3.5
S
12
5
SSE
12
4.5
SSE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2339
1240
669
4892
3651
2385
2310
2227
1087
690
382
210
223
206
245
689
893
1054
3863
6752
4384
Wind (km/h)
20
ESE
10
E
10
ENE
15
S
20
WNW
10
NW
10
SSW
10
NW
10
NW
10
S
10
NE
5
NW
15
SSE
15
ENE
15
E
30
SW
15
W
45
W
55
S
45
SSE
30
SSE
cross-on
on
on
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross
cross
High Tide
2:30PM1.79m
2:38AM1.98m
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
Low Tide
8:33PM0.32m
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
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
rain showers
heavy rain
rain showers
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7:07
7:09
7:09
7:09
7:11
7:11
7:13
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5:54
5:53
5:52
5:52
5:51
5:50
5:49
5:47
10
4
11
3
Temp °C
17
15
16
17
15
16
19
18
21
23
19
22
24
19
20
21
16
16
15
14
14
14
11
15
16
12
14
16
16
18
20
18
21
22
18
19
20
12
8
8
3
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SSE
13
2.1
SSE
12
1.6
SSE
12
3
SSW
17
3
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
12
3
SW
12
2.1
SW
11
1.7
SW
11
1.3
WSW
11
1
S
10
1
S
10
1
WSW
10
1.2
WSW
9
1.4
SW
13
1.7
WSW
12
1.7
SSW
11
0.5
WSW
12
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
Energy kJ
2339
1240
669
4892
3651
2385
2310
2227
1087
690
382
210
198
196
216
689
893
691
81
163
212
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
9
1.4
SW
13
1.1
SW
9
1.2
SSE
12
0.7
SE
11
0.4
SE
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.1
E
10
1.1
S
11
1
S
11
1.1
S
11
0.9
WSW
11
0.8
WSW
10
0.7
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
11
0.3
SE
11
0.4
SW
18
0.4
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
11
Energy kJ
192
689
203
385
121
26
10
2
311
244
279
196
114
206
245
192
130
18
80
50
50
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
14
0.2
E
10
1
SSW
14
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.1
SE
9
0.5
S
15
0.5
S
14
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.7
S
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.2
SSE
12
0.3
SE
12
0.2
E
9
Energy kJ
129
8
384
8
7
8
8
3
110
106
80
161
223
171
198
15
21
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
WSW
12
3.5
S
12
5
SSE
12
4.5
SSE
11
Energy kJ
1054
3863
6752
4384
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
2
4
5
4
4
4
4
2
2
3
3
1
3
3
4
3
2
3
3
Distance (km)
133
95
70
70
0
0
0
0
0
48
95
0
133
95
133
133
0
114
672
390
368
Best forecast wave conditions in Overberg
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
6
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
2
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
5
5
6
7
5
5
7
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
4
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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