Dolphin Point surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Tuesday 24 Mar 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
20.6° 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 Wednesday (Mar 25) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 12s 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 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 25th Mar)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 25th Mar)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 25th Mar)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night).

Tue
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
5
3
0
3
2
0
0
2
0
2
2
2
4
4
2
3
0
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
SSW
3.5
E
2
ESE
3
SW
1
SSW
1.8
SW
1.7
SSW
1.5
SW
0.9
SSW
1.1
SW
1.3
SW
2.1
SW
2.5
SW
2.5
SW
2.3
SW
2.1
SW
1.5
SW
1.3
S
1.3
S
1.2
S
1.1
S
Period(s) (?)1310981110101011979912111110101099
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)10261984627844230612522407180194162705126519281270945433360325256188
Wind
(km/h)
45
E
5
NNW
25
WSW
50
SW
15
WSW
5
SSE
20
SE
15
E
5
SW
25
SW
10
W
25
WSW
30
SW
15
WNW
10
SW
15
S
5
NNW
15
ESE
30
ESE
20
E
15
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
crossglassonononoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:10PM
1.52
7:36AM
1.51
8:32PM
1.33
9:31AM
1.32
11:12PM
1.32
11:58AM
1.37
12:44AM
1.51
1:08PM
1.54
1:33AM
1.72
1:51PM
1.69
2:09AM
1.89
2:26PM
1.82
2:40AM
2.03
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:13AM
0.62
2:06PM
0.69
2:50AM
0.82
4:29PM
0.79
5:48AM
0.80
6:28PM
0.67
7:09AM
0.60
7:24PM
0.49
7:55AM
0.41
8:03PM
0.34
8:30AM
0.26
8:35PM
0.23
9:00AM
0.15
Tue
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Sunrise--6:39--6:41--6:41--6:43--6:43--6:43--6:45
Sunset6:39--6:38--6:37--6:36--6:35--6:34--6:31--
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-1-------------------
Temp. °C252323242021211921241921211819201920211822
Feels °C (?)222520191821191822231818161618171818171421
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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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