Fort Dauphin Surf Break

Fort Dauphin Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 25.01° S 46.99° E

Issued: 2 am 10 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fort Dauphin sea temperature is
23.7° C

Normal for this time of year

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


Fort Dauphin surf forecast from 10 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 12 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 16 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, SSW swell with 900 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 10 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period with SSW swell.

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 Wednesday (Jun 10) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 14s. 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 1.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jun 15) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (EAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Wed 10th Jun)6ft (1.9m) 9s
Best Surf 6AM (Fri 12th Jun)6ft (1.9m) 10s
Most Powerful 9AM (Tue 16th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
1
2
3
1
2
2
0
1
0
0
2
2
1
2
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SW
8
2
SSW
9
1.7
SSW
8
0.8
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
9
1.6
S
9
2
S
10
2.1
S
10
1.7
S
10
1
SSW
12
1
SSW
11
0.9
SSW
11
0.9
SSW
11
0.9
SSW
11
1.4
SSW
12
1.6
SSW
12
1.6
SSW
12
1.6
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
440
577
352
222
396
412
769
884
557
260
243
197
186
176
594
766
766
867
900
836
681
Wind (km/h)
15
W
20
W
10
WNW
10
WNW
20
WSW
10
WNW
10
W
15
SSW
5
NW
0
NNE
10
ESE
10
NNE
10
NE
25
ENE
15
NNE
5
NNE
5
SE
5
WNW
15
S
15
SSE
15
ESE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
5:47PM0.22m
4:22AM0.27m
6:32PM0.25m
5:36AM0.27m
7:07PM0.28m
6:34AM0.26m
7:40PM0.30m
7:22AM0.26m
8:13PM0.33m
8:05AM0.26m
8:47PM0.35m
8:44AM0.25m
9:23PM0.37m
Low Tide
10:33AM0.09m
9:57PM0.18m
11:35AM0.07m
11:48PM0.16m
12:24PM0.06m
1:02AM0.13m
1:05PM0.04m
1:55AM0.10m
1:41PM0.03m
2:41AM0.08m
2:15PM0.02m
3:24AM0.06m
2:46PM0.02m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
light rain
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:31
6:33
6:33
6:33
6:33
6:33
6:33
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:08
5:08
5:08
5:08
5:09
5:09
5:09
 mm
2
1
1
Temp °C
23
23
20
24
24
20
24
24
20
22
22
20
23
23
21
26
24
21
22
21
21
Feels °C
19
20
19
21
21
19
22
22
21
22
22
21
21
21
20
26
24
22
22
20
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ESE
9
0.7
ENE
8
1.7
SSW
8
1.2
SW
7
0.8
SSW
13
1.6
S
9
2
S
10
2.1
S
10
1.7
S
10
1.3
S
9
1
S
8
0.9
SSW
11
0.9
SSW
11
0.9
SSW
11
1.4
SSW
12
1.6
SSW
12
1.6
SSW
12
1.6
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
13
Energy kJ
111
72
352
160
219
412
769
884
557
258
130
197
186
176
594
766
766
867
900
836
681
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ENE
8
0.7
SW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
ESE
9
0.8
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
1
SSW
12
1
SSW
12
1
SSW
11
0.7
S
7
0.5
S
7
0.4
SSE
6
0.5
E
8
0.6
E
8
0.6
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
8
0.7
E
8
0.9
SSE
6
Energy kJ
61
217
236
222
82
193
277
321
278
260
243
52
23
13
35
51
55
76
69
68
54
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
ESE
9
0.6
ESE
9
0.8
ESE
9
0.8
E
9
0.6
ESE
10
0.5
E
10
0.5
ESE
10
0.5
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.5
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.1
SW
13
0.2
SSE
6
0.1
S
6
0.4
ENE
5
0.1
S
15
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
12
Energy kJ
138
58
64
90
93
77
50
54
37
37
24
34
35
7
3
1
9
4
7
7
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SW
8
2
SSW
9
1.4
SW
8
1.3
SW
7
1.6
SSW
9
0.4
NW
3
0.3
NE
2
0.4
NE
3
1.1
ENE
4
1.1
NE
5
0.7
NE
5
0.8
NE
5
0.4
NE
4
1.2
E
5
Energy kJ
440
577
268
160
396
2
1
3
40
56
25
25
6
68
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
3
2
2
3
2
4
4
4
Distance (km)
2
2
0
0
2
0
0
950
0
0
10
0
2
951
0
0
10
0
950
950
950
Best forecast wave conditions in Madagascar - East
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
3
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Madagascar
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
3
4
3
3
2
2
2
3
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
8
6
6
5
7
7
6
5
4
5
5
6
4
4
7
9
7
4
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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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Fort Dauphin 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 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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