Dolphin Point Surf Break

Dolphin Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 34.39° S 21.41° E

Issued: 1 pm 01 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Dolphin Point sea temperature is
17.1° C

Slightly warmer than usual

Dolphin Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Dolphin Point surf forecast from 1 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SW swell with 4,948 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 2 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period with SW swell.

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 (Jul 02) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 12s is also forecast. 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 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 02) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 2nd Jul)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Best Surf 2PM (Wed 8th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 8th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Thu morning, calm by Fri afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
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)
4
3
2
2
3
3
4
4
4
3
2
3
2
3
3
2
1
0
0
2
4
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
13
2.4
SW
7
2.1
SW
8
1.6
SSW
11
1.6
SE
10
1.7
SE
11
1.8
SE
11
1.8
ESE
12
1.7
ESE
12
1.5
ESE
12
1.4
ESE
12
1.3
ESE
12
1.8
SW
12
1.6
SW
11
1.4
SW
11
1.1
SW
11
0.9
SW
10
0.6
SSW
22
1.4
SW
19
3
SW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1772
1083
629
477
613
541
663
785
1000
843
626
536
429
976
626
431
273
154
314
1535
4948
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
35
W
40
W
25
W
10
NNW
15
NW
0
NNW
10
NW
10
NW
10
S
5
NNE
10
NW
10
SSE
10
ESE
5
NNE
10
SSE
10
ENE
15
ENE
15
E
10
ENE
5
NE
Wind State
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
on
glassy
cross
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
4:40PM1.83m
4:44AM1.82m
5:11PM1.84m
5:15AM1.80m
5:43PM1.85m
5:47AM1.75m
6:16PM1.83m
6:22AM1.69m
6:52PM1.80m
7:03AM1.60m
7:35PM1.76m
7:54AM1.51m
8:29PM1.69m
9:02AM1.42m
Low Tide
10:42PM0.39m
10:57AM0.23m
11:15PM0.39m
11:26AM0.24m
11:48PM0.41m
11:57AM0.28m
00:25AM0.44m
12:31PM0.33m
1:06AM0.47m
1:10PM0.41m
1:55AM0.52m
1:58PM0.51m
2:58AM0.56m
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:39
7:39
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:34
5:35
5:35
5:36
5:36
5:37
5:37
5:37
 mm
1
Temp °C
14
13
14
16
14
14
17
17
17
19
17
19
21
17
16
18
16
16
18
16
19
Feels °C
10
8
5
10
9
10
16
14
13
15
14
15
17
15
16
17
15
15
16
15
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
12
1.2
SW
12
1.6
SSW
11
1.6
SE
10
1.7
SE
11
1.8
SE
11
1.8
ESE
12
1.7
ESE
12
1.5
ESE
12
1.4
ESE
12
1.3
ESE
12
1.8
SW
12
1.6
SW
11
1.4
SW
11
1.1
SW
11
0.9
SW
10
0.9
SW
12
1.7
SW
14
3
SW
17
Energy kJ
1772
1083
488
407
613
541
663
785
1000
843
626
536
429
976
626
431
273
154
227
1147
4948
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
8
0.9
WSW
7
1.2
SW
10
1.2
SW
11
1
SW
10
1
SW
9
1.2
SW
9
1.1
SW
9
0.7
SW
9
0.8
WSW
9
1.2
ESE
11
0.9
ESE
11
0.8
ESE
11
0.7
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
10
0.9
SW
10
1.4
SW
19
0.3
ESE
10
Energy kJ
7
15
25
24
70
284
326
196
170
253
186
79
113
341
211
151
97
68
142
1535
18
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
8
0.1
SW
21
0.8
SE
10
0.6
SW
13
0.1
SW
21
0.4
SW
19
0.5
SW
17
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.1
SW
18
0.3
SW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.4
SW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.6
SSW
22
0.4
SE
10
0.2
E
10
Energy kJ
14
17
117
108
18
90
135
175
176
184
173
12
42
26
74
85
314
25
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
W
4
2.4
SW
7
2.1
SW
8
Energy kJ
47
629
477
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
2
3
3
4
4
4
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
1
1
2
4
5
Distance (km)
0
72
206
70
0
0
0
0
0
51
2
0
70
72
0
95
95
95
95
95
8
Best forecast wave conditions in Overberg
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
2
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
4
5
5
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
3
4
5
5
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
3
3
2
2
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
7
5
7
6
6
5
4
5
5
9
7
5
5
9
9
7
7
8
7
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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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