Dolphin Point surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

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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
18.4° 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 Wednesday (May 13) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 12s period. 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 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 13th May)13ft (4.0m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 13th May)13ft (4.0m) 12s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 13th May)13ft (4.0m) 12s

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 Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Sun morning, fresh winds from the E by Mon night).

Wed
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
!
4
4
4
4
5
5
3
1
0
1
2
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4.5
SW
13
3.5
SSW
12
3
SSW
12
2.4
SSW
11
1.6
S
15
3
SSW
14
2.5
S
14
2.2
S
13
1.8
SW
13
1.5
SW
12
1.3
S
11
1
SW
13
1
S
11
1
SW
13
1.1
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
13
1.6
SSE
8
1.7
SSE
8
1.3
SSE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
6014
3529
2095
1358
1070
3697
2452
1642
1067
657
431
316
224
342
404
598
418
342
319
330
191
Wind (km/h)
30
WSW
20
WNW
15
WNW
10
W
15
WNW
15
W
10
SSW
5
NE
20
ENE
25
E
10
ENE
10
ESE
15
ESE
10
E
20
E
25
ESE
25
E
35
E
30
E
15
ENE
10
N
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
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
4:44PM1.98m
4:59AM2.02m
5:31PM1.90m
5:47AM1.86m
Low Tide
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
10:34AM0.03m
10:50PM0.19m
11:19AM0.13m
11:40PM0.30m
12:07PM0.27m
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
thunderstorm
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:18
7:20
7:20
7:20
7:22
7:22
7:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:42
5:40
5:40
5:39
5:38
5:37
5:37
5:37
2
2
Temp °C
16
15
15
18
18
17
18
17
16
18
16
18
19
17
19
19
18
19
19
22
23
8
10
12
16
15
15
16
17
13
15
15
17
17
16
17
16
16
15
15
21
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4.5
SW
13
3.5
SSW
12
3
SSW
12
2.4
SSW
11
2
SSW
11
3
SSW
14
2.5
S
14
2.2
S
13
1.7
S
12
1.5
SW
12
1.3
S
11
1.1
S
11
1
S
11
1
SW
13
1.1
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.3
SSE
7
1.6
SSE
8
1.7
SSE
8
1.3
SSE
8
Energy kJ
6014
3529
2095
1358
906
3697
2452
1642
846
657
431
282
224
342
404
598
418
167
319
330
191
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
19
0.4
S
14
1.6
S
15
0.4
SW
17
1.4
SW
11
1.8
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.5
S
12
1
SW
11
1
SW
13
0.8
ESE
6
0.9
ESE
6
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
11
0.7
S
6
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
12
Energy kJ
15
66
1070
104
462
1344
1067
625
233
316
47
59
66
86
36
342
282
196
147
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.2
WSW
15
0.8
SW
15
0.6
SW
13
0.9
ESE
6
0.6
WSW
10
0.8
S
10
0.4
SSE
12
0.5
S
6
0.4
SSE
10
0.6
E
7
0.4
E
7
0.4
SE
13
0.5
E
6
Energy kJ
50
94
21
269
142
56
67
125
49
20
36
32
15
43
21
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SW
11
0.5
E
3
0.5
E
4
0.6
E
6
1
SE
6
1
ESE
6
1.3
ESE
6
Energy kJ
496
4
8
24
73
70
132
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
2
1
2
1
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
Distance (km)
271
48
0
0
0
0
0
44
133
133
48
48
113
70
133
133
74
133
133
95
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Overberg
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
4
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
7
5
4
7
4
5
5
4
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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