Dolphinarium Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, let’s have a look at the 16-day stretch for Dolphinarium. First thing you need to know: it’s a beginner-friendly spot, fairly consistent, and exposed to the swell. The water temp is sitting at 83°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – you’ll be surfing in a warm bath, basically.

Now, I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – this forecast is a tough read. From Friday the 10th right through to Friday the 24th of July, there’s almost nothing worth paddling out for. The swell stays small, mostly 1 ft to 3 ft from the WNW, with a short period of 6 to 8 seconds. That’s weak, windswell stuff, and the combined wave energy barely cracks triple digits – you’re looking at numbers between 13 and 95, which is weak to moderate at best.

The wind is the real killer. Most afternoons are cross-on from the WNW at 12 to 12 mph, chopping things up. Even the mornings with glassy or clean conditions aren’t enough to save it because the swell is just too small and weak. The only time I see a glimmer of hope is Thursday morning the 16th – the wind is glassy, swell is 3 ft from the WNW at 7 seconds, and the energy bumps up to 86. The notes say “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions” – it’s a 1 out of 10, so not a standout, just the least bad option. Even then, it’s a short-period windswell, so don’t expect any push.

Forget about the Friday the 24th morning – some clouds, 3 ft swell, period 8 seconds, energy hits 133, which is moderate, but the wind is cross from the west at 9 mph. That’s not clean, and still not surf you’d write home about.

Truth is, there’s no true standout in this whole 16-day window. If you’re a beginner and just want to sit on a foamie in warm water, you could try the 16th morning or a few of the clean mornings, but honestly, the surf quality is that low. For anyone else, I’d say give it a miss. The setup here is a beach or reef, but with the wind mostly onshore and tiny swell, it’s more of a kiteboarding proposition than a paddle session.

The first week is a write-off, and the second week doesn’t get much better. Don’t get too down – forecasts can change, but right now, this is a long flat spell for Dolphinarium.

Rusty.

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