Dolphin Point surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Tuesday 19 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
17.7° C
(Which is 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 (May 21) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. 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 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Thu 21st May)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 25th May)8ft (2.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 8AM (Mon 25th May)8ft (2.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Tue night, light winds from the N by Thu morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
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
0
0
0
0
0
3
2
2
2
3
3
2
0
1
3
3
4
5
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
ESE
8
3
ESE
8
3.5
ESE
8
3
ESE
8
3
ESE
8
3
ESE
9
2.1
ESE
9
1.8
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
8
0.6
SW
18
0.9
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
10
1.3
SW
13
2
SW
14
2.5
SW
15
2.4
SW
14
2.1
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
824
1093
1688
1094
1306
1204
651
450
280
249
376
472
444
418
298
246
545
1507
3040
2261
1374
Wind (km/h)
30
ENE
35
E
45
E
35
E
30
ENE
25
ENE
10
W
15
SW
5
NW
15
W
25
WSW
10
WSW
5
NE
15
ESE
10
NE
10
WSW
10
SSW
5
SW
0
SSW
10
SE
15
ENE
on
on
on
on
on
on
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
5:31PM1.90m
5:47AM1.86m
6:22PM1.79m
6:40AM1.68m
7:21PM1.68m
7:43AM1.50m
8:33PM1.59m
9:03AM1.38m
9:54PM1.56m
10:33AM1.34m
11:10PM1.59m
11:49AM1.39m
00:08AM1.64m
Low Tide
11:19AM0.13m
11:40PM0.30m
12:07PM0.27m
00:36AM0.44m
1:00PM0.41m
1:42AM0.58m
2:02PM0.55m
3:05AM0.67m
3:17PM0.64m
4:35AM0.68m
4:38PM0.67m
5:51AM0.62m
5:49PM0.65m
light rain
mod rain
light rain
clear
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:22
7:22
7:24
7:24
7:24
7:26
7:26
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:36
5:36
5:35
5:35
1
6
4
Temp °C
18
18
17
18
19
18
19
21
17
18
19
18
18
19
18
19
20
17
17
19
18
14
14
10
13
13
14
18
19
16
16
16
16
19
19
18
18
20
17
18
18
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.6
WSW
12
0.5
SW
12
0.5
SW
14
2.1
ESE
9
1.8
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.1
E
8
0.9
E
8
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
10
1.3
SW
13
2
SW
14
2.5
SW
15
2.4
SW
14
2.1
SW
13
Energy kJ
330
282
196
96
69
99
651
450
280
157
103
472
444
418
298
244
545
1507
3040
2261
1374
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
15
0.4
SSE
14
0.6
SSE
12
0.3
SSW
9
0.3
SSW
15
0.4
SW
11
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SW
18
0.9
SW
16
0.7
SW
5
0.7
S
6
0.6
S
5
0.8
SW
15
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
16
0.4
SSE
11
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.9
SE
6
Energy kJ
54
71
104
16
44
30
140
122
89
249
376
25
32
20
255
246
268
46
28
27
52
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
15
0.4
SSW
10
0.3
SSW
9
0.2
SSW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.2
SSE
11
0.1
SW
22
0.2
SSW
20
0.5
SW
4
0.6
SW
11
0.6
SW
11
0.6
E
8
0.4
E
7
0.4
ESE
11
0.5
E
11
0.5
SW
17
0.4
SSE
11
0.4
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.2
SSE
10
Energy kJ
54
42
16
26
57
12
18
41
9
77
77
41
17
43
61
148
47
33
18
17
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
ESE
8
3
ESE
8
3.5
ESE
8
3
ESE
8
3
ESE
8
3
ESE
9
0.3
SW
3
0.6
WSW
4
0.6
WSW
6
1
WSW
6
0.8
WSW
5
Energy kJ
824
1093
1688
1094
1306
1204
1
15
20
77
34
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
3
3
4
5
1
1
Distance (km)
133
133
113
133
133
95
0
51
0
0
0
0
0
133
113
0
0
0
0
95
95
Best forecast wave conditions in Overberg
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
4
5
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
2
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
4
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
7
4
8
7
5
5
4
5
4
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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