Fort Dauphin surfForecast / East / Madagascar

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Thursday 22 Jan 2026 EAT
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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
24.7° C
(Which is 2.3°C colder than average for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fort Dauphin this week:

The surf forecast for Fort Dauphin over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 22) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fort Dauphin in the next 12 days are 2.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 25) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 28) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (EAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Thu 22nd Jan)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Best Surf12AM (Sun 25th Jan)6ft (1.9m) 16s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sun 25th Jan)6.5ft (2.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fort Dauphin over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
0
1
2
1
4
2
2
3
1
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
SSE
2.5
SSE
1.7
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.1
S
1.9
SSW
2
SSW
2
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.2
SSW
1
SSW
1.6
E
0.9
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
Period(s) (?)981010101112181615151414131313137121211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1259789610418363325355777175216801659144311228671026454345272203146133
Wind
(km/h)
15
SE
15
SSE
5
N
5
NE
15
E
10
NE
5
ESE
15
ESE
0
NE
10
S
10
SE
5
ENE
15
E
15
E
15
NE
25
NE
30
ENE
20
NE
20
ENE
25
ENE
15
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononglasscrosscross-
on
crossglasscross-
on
glasscross-
on
onglasscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:25AM
0.42
10:26PM
0.29
10:47AM
0.41
10:54PM
0.28
11:09AM
0.39
11:22PM
0.27
11:31AM
0.36
11:52PM
0.24
11:51AM
0.31
12:23AM
0.21
12:01PM
0.26
1:17AM
0.18
11:11AM
0.22
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:57PM
0.03
4:22AM
0.02
5:23PM
0.04
4:46AM
0.04
5:50PM
0.05
5:09AM
0.07
6:16PM
0.07
5:29AM
0.10
6:44PM
0.09
5:40AM
0.14
7:17PM
0.12
4:23AM
0.17
11:41PM
0.14
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Sunrise5:20--5:20--5:22--5:22--5:22--5:24--5:24--
Sunset-6:45--6:45--6:45--6:45--6:44--6:44--6:44-
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
54--2----13122-------
Temp. °C242524282925282826282725272625282825282825
Feels °C (?)262728293128303031313029302827272826272826
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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 12 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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