Dolphin Point surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Friday 01 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
18.8° 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 Friday (May 01) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. 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 5.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 06) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 1st May)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 6th May)15ft (4.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 6th May)16ft (5.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Mon morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 96mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Tue afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Mon night, near gales from the NE by Wed morning).

Fri
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
3
1
3
1
2
3
2
4
2
3
1
0
2
6
3
4
5
4
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SSW
12
3
SW
12
2.3
SW
11
1.9
SW
11
1.4
SW
11
1.1
SW
10
0.8
SW
15
1.2
SW
10
1.8
WSW
13
2
WSW
13
2.3
WSW
10
1.6
SSW
12
2.5
S
12
3
SSE
11
4.5
SE
12
4
SE
12
4
SE
11
3.5
SE
11
3.5
SE
12
3
SE
12
3
SE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2415
2346
1304
806
458
234
304
322
1117
1289
924
787
1644
2327
5269
4515
4083
2798
3145
2665
2023
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
15
NNW
15
NNW
15
S
10
NE
5
NW
15
SSE
5
N
25
WSW
30
SW
5
SW
20
SSE
20
SW
50
W
35
NE
15
SE
30
SW
30
SW
15
SSW
5
W
0
SE
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
High Tide
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
6:01PM1.57m
6:06AM1.54m
6:44PM1.47m
6:50AM1.43m
Low Tide
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
11:59PM0.62m
12:24PM0.56m
00:45AM0.73m
1:14PM0.65m
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rain showers
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7:09
7:09
7:11
7:11
7:13
7:13
7:13
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5:52
5:52
5:51
5:50
5:49
5:47
5:46
5:45
1
2
3
7
62
4
14
4
4
2
Temp °C
21
18
21
23
18
21
24
19
16
17
17
14
13
15
13
17
16
16
16
16
16
17
15
17
21
17
20
23
19
10
15
13
12
9
13
2
11
9
9
11
15
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SSW
12
3
SW
12
2.3
SW
11
1.9
SW
11
1.4
SW
11
1.1
SW
10
1.2
SW
10
1.2
SW
10
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
2
WSW
10
1.6
SSW
12
2.5
S
12
3
SSE
11
4.5
SE
12
4
SE
12
4
SE
11
3.5
SE
11
3.5
SE
12
3
SE
12
3
SE
11
Energy kJ
2415
2346
1304
806
458
234
304
322
202
192
726
787
1644
2327
5269
4515
3655
2798
3145
2665
2023
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
10
0.1
E
10
1
S
12
1
S
11
1
S
11
0.9
S
10
0.8
S
10
0.8
SW
14
0.3
SSE
9
0.2
SSE
12
0.7
SSW
11
1.3
WSW
10
1
WSW
12
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
13
0.7
SSE
13
1.1
SSE
12
1.1
SSE
14
1
SW
16
Energy kJ
10
2
276
244
231
177
128
238
17
15
128
340
294
127
136
171
140
140
365
515
515
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
10
0.1
SE
9
0.4
SSE
15
0.5
S
14
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.7
S
13
0.2
SSE
13
0.1
E
9
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
SSE
11
0.3
SW
18
0.8
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
12
0.5
SW
13
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
13
1
SSE
13
Energy kJ
2
3
72
106
80
206
258
171
16
2
13
12
49
160
56
80
171
136
317
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NE
2
0.5
E
4
1.8
WSW
13
2
WSW
13
2.3
WSW
10
0.5
E
3
0.9
SE
4
0.7
WSW
13
4
SE
11
Energy kJ
1
7
1117
1289
924
4
21
147
4083
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
2
2
3
2
3
1
2
4
3
3
4
4
5
4
4
4
5
4
Distance (km)
70
0
0
70
95
0
113
2
70
70
0
133
70
114
71
196
237
184
70
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Overberg
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
3
2
3
4
5
4
4
8
4
4
3
5
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
5
7
7
8
5
5
4
6
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
7
7
8
5
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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