Fort Dauphin surfForecast / East / Madagascar

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Fort Dauphin surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Fort Dauphin sea temperature is
25.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fort Dauphin this week:

The surf forecast for Fort Dauphin over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 22s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fort Dauphin in the next 16 days are 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 8s period and expected on Thursday (May 28) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (EAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sat 23rd May)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Best Surf 3AM (Sat 23rd May)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Most Powerful12PM (Fri 22nd May)7ft (2.2m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fort Dauphin over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thu
28
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
0
1
2
2
0
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
1
0
2
1
0
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)
1.6
S
17
1.7
S
15
2.1
S
14
1.8
S
13
1.5
S
12
1
S
16
2.1
S
15
2
S
14
1.4
S
12
1.5
S
12
1.3
S
11
1.2
S
11
1.1
SSE
11
0.8
SSW
14
1.3
SSE
11
1.1
SSE
11
0.7
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1502
1279
1772
1094
649
488
1976
1429
575
635
426
351
297
245
401
286
226
256
400
440
351
Wind (km/h)
15
SE
10
E
15
E
10
NE
15
ENE
25
ENE
20
NE
20
NNE
30
NE
20
NNE
10
NNE
5
ESE
10
ENE
5
ENE
10
SE
5
NNE
10
NE
20
ENE
15
NNE
15
NE
25
ENE
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross
glassy
on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
High Tide
11:12PM0.34m
10:42AM0.19m
00:02AM0.32m
11:15AM0.16m
1:13AM0.29m
3:27PM0.15m
3:04AM0.28m
5:44PM0.19m
4:33AM0.28m
6:16PM0.23m
5:31AM0.28m
6:46PM0.27m
6:16AM0.27m
Low Tide
6:12AM0.12m
4:31PM0.07m
7:37AM0.14m
5:01PM0.11m
10:13AM0.14m
5:51PM0.15m
11:35AM0.12m
9:07PM0.18m
12:00PM0.10m
11:37PM0.17m
12:25PM0.08m
00:42AM0.14m
12:49PM0.06m
rain showers
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:26
6:26
6:26
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:12
5:12
5:12
5:10
5:10
5:10
5:10
8
3
2
Temp °C
22
21
22
20
23
23
22
25
25
22
26
25
22
25
24
22
25
24
22
26
25
22
20
21
19
20
21
20
23
23
21
27
26
22
26
25
23
25
23
23
25
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
S
17
1.7
S
15
2.1
S
14
1.8
S
13
1.5
S
12
1
S
12
2.1
S
15
2
S
14
1.4
S
12
1.5
S
12
1.3
S
11
1.2
S
11
1.1
SSE
11
1
SSE
11
1.3
SSE
11
1.1
SSE
11
0.9
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
10
1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
Energy kJ
1502
1279
1772
1094
649
271
1976
1429
575
635
426
351
297
245
401
286
195
167
400
440
351
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ESE
10
1.2
SSE
7
0.4
ESE
10
0.1
S
22
0.4
SSE
16
1
S
16
0.1
SW
20
0.4
ESE
9
0.9
SSW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SSE
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.8
SSE
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
13
0.7
E
7
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SSE
10
0.9
E
8
0.8
E
8
Energy kJ
160
151
33
9
87
488
15
27
290
66
79
140
229
210
99
111
54
256
98
93
72
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
12
0.7
S
10
0.1
S
21
0.9
SSW
12
0.1
SW
20
0.2
SSW
18
0.5
S
16
0.3
ESE
9
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SSE
15
0.4
SSW
13
0.7
SSE
13
0.4
SW
15
0.5
E
6
0.7
SSW
16
0.4
SSE
13
0.6
SSE
13
0.8
SSE
12
0.7
SE
12
Energy kJ
94
88
9
254
15
31
126
15
56
85
69
151
57
20
226
69
109
190
142
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SSE
7
1.3
ESE
8
1.1
ESE
7
1.1
E
8
1.1
E
9
1.2
E
4
1.2
ENE
5
1.2
ENE
5
1.5
ENE
5
1.3
ENE
5
0.9
NE
5
1.2
ENE
5
1
ENE
5
0.9
ENE
5
1.3
ENE
5
1.1
NE
5
0.6
NE
4
1.1
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
7
1.1
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
Energy kJ
240
202
140
177
189
58
63
69
128
97
38
67
56
45
83
49
15
140
135
131
107
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
4
2
4
5
1
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
3
2
Distance (km)
950
10
10
2
10
10
367
10
950
367
0
10
2
0
950
0
2
10
0
2
10
Best forecast wave conditions in Madagascar - East
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Madagascar
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
3
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
6
5
6
8
5
5
6
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
9
8
9
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Information about the Fort Dauphin Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Fort Dauphin provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Fort Dauphin can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Fort Dauphin 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 (Fort Dauphin) 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).

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Are you planning a holiday in Madagascar - East? If you are looking for accommodation near Fort Dauphin, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Madagascar - East, consider staying in Fort Dauphin which is 2 km (1 miles) away. Other places in and around Madagascar - East where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Ahalandravy which is 24 km (15 miles) away, Amboasary and Ambovombe.

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