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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
18.8° 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 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 6.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 05) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 30th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 5th May) | 16ft (5.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 6th May) | 21ft (6.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dolphin Point over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SSE 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 10 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 10 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | S 11 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 14 | |
669 | 4892 | 3651 | 2231 | 2310 | 1977 | 1191 | 757 | 433 | 239 | 223 | 360 | 409 | 563 | 336 | 569 | 595 | 13035 | 9322 | 7274 | 6736 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | off | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 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 | 6:01PM1.57m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 11:59PM0.62m | |||||||
7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | |
— | 5:53 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:47 | — | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 13 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 6 | |
Temp °C | 16 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 16 |
15 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 22 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 17 | 20 | 14 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 10 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | WSW 12 | SW 15 | SE 12 | SE 14 |
669 | 4892 | 3651 | 2231 | 2310 | 1977 | 1191 | 757 | 433 | 239 | 192 | 360 | 409 | 563 | 336 | 121 | 595 | 125 | 139 | 7274 | 6736 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | E 10 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSE 11 | SW 18 | SW 16 | WSW 12 | SW 15 | SSW 9 |
203 | 414 | 121 | 26 | 10 | 2 | 276 | 289 | 231 | 171 | 161 | 288 | 248 | 240 | 164 | 12 | 111 | 163 | 54 | 255 | 173 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 9 | SSE 15 | S 14 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | S 13 | SW 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SW 19 | E 9 | — | — | — | SW 13 |
384 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 72 | 106 | 80 | 161 | 223 | 173 | 144 | 15 | 13 | 59 | 2 | — | — | — | 142 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | SW 3 | — | — | — | — | WSW 12 | WSW 6 | SE 12 | SE 12 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 569 | 304 | 13035 | 9322 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 44 | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 133 | 95 | 0 | 70 | 95 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 70 | 70 | 48 | 48 | 237 |
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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.











