Surf Forecasts:
Dolphinarium surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, WNW swell with 138 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dolphinarium this week:
The surf forecast for Dolphinarium over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dolphinarium in the next 16 days are 0.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (IDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dolphinarium over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, listen up. I’ve run the numbers on Dolphinarium for the full sixteen days, and brother, it’s a tough watch. There’s a real long gap of nothing at the start. The first surf that’s even worth talking about doesn’t show up until Saturday, August 29th.
Right now through August 28th, it’s all tiny dribble. Swell out of the WNW running 1ft to 2ft, with periods of 6 to 7 seconds. The combined energy is just in the teens and twenties—weak to very weak. Most of the time the wind is cross-on or onshore, so the waves are a mess. There are some glassy mornings on the 25th and 28th, but with no swell, glassy doesn’t mean a thing.
Saturday, August 29th morning finally gives us something: 3ft from the WNW, 8-second period, combined energy at 74 (still a weak push). But the wind is light SW cross-off, so the surface is clean. It’s surfable, but only just. The water temp is 30°, a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
From the 30th of August through the 6th of September, we are back to the grind. Tiny 1ft to 2ft waves with poor wind. There’s a clean morning on the 31st, but the swell is just 2ft—barely rideable. A glassy morning on September 1st, but the swell is only 1ft. You’re not catching anything.
The only real highlight in the whole outlook is Monday, September 7th morning. That’s over a week away, so don’t lock it in, but it’s what we’ve got. The WNW swell hits 3ft with an 8-second period. The combined energy goes to 117, which is moderate—finally some substance. Wind is light SW cross-off, so the waves should be clean. That will be the best session of the entire 16 days. It’s a beginner spot, and at 3ft it’s fine for new surfers. Keep in mind, crowds are possible here sometimes, so go early if you can.
The rest of the 7th and the 8th are blown out or messy. That’s the one window. If you’re chasing waves, you wait for the morning of September 7th. The rest of the time, leave the board home.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 7 |
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12 | 21 | 14 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 20 | 42 | 40 | 28 | 26 | 14 | 12 | 52 | 74 | 72 | 138 | 84 | 78 | 38 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 9:56PM0.29m | 9:39AM0.35m | 10:18PM0.31m | 10:08AM0.38m | 10:41PM0.34m | 10:36AM0.40m | 11:04PM0.36m | 11:04AM0.41m | 11:28PM0.37m | 11:32AM0.40m | 11:53PM0.38m | 12:02PM0.39m | 00:20AM0.38m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:45PM0.06m | 3:33AM0.11m | 4:10PM0.04m | 4:01AM0.08m | 4:34PM0.02m | 4:28AM0.06m | 4:58PM0.00m | 4:56AM0.04m | 5:22PM-0.00m | 5:25AM0.02m | 5:47PM0.00m | 5:55AM0.02m | 6:11PM0.01m | |||||||
— | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | |
7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 7 |
12 | 21 | 14 | — | 14 | 14 | 6 | 42 | 40 | 28 | 26 | 14 | — | 52 | 74 | 72 | 138 | 84 | 78 | 38 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | WNW 2 | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 2 | — |
11 | — | — | 18 | — | — | 20 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2229 | 2792 | 2295 | 3699 | 3022 | 937 | 2516 | 3 | 1322 | 3405 | 1073 | 2372 | 3201 | 0 | 0 | 3497 | 0 | 1995 | 3497 | 99 |
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Information about the Dolphinarium Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Dolphinarium provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Dolphinarium can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Dolphinarium 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 (Dolphinarium) 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 Dolphinarium 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.
Dolphinarium is 3 km (2 miles) from Ashdod. If you plan a holiday in Tel Aviv and South, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ashdod. Ashdod has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











