
Surf Forecasts:
Fort Dauphin surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,937 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EAT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fort Dauphin over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Sat 18 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2137 | 1677 | 1581 | 1512 | 1057 | 1058 | 590 | 419 | 389 | 612 | 671 | 553 | 860 | 1073 | 808 | 603 | 562 | 506 | 427 | 374 | 318 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:43AM0.21m | 7:48PM0.30m | 7:39AM0.23m | 8:20PM0.34m | 8:19AM0.24m | 8:52PM0.37m | 8:53AM0.25m | 9:23PM0.40m | 9:25AM0.26m | 9:54PM0.42m | 9:55AM0.26m | 10:24PM0.42m | 10:25AM0.26m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:46AM0.14m | 1:05PM0.07m | 2:28AM0.10m | 1:46PM0.05m | 3:03AM0.07m | 2:19PM0.03m | 3:36AM0.05m | 2:49PM0.02m | 4:07AM0.04m | 3:17PM0.01m | 4:37AM0.04m | 3:45PM0.01m | 5:03AM0.05m | 4:14PM0.02m | |||||||
— | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | |
— | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | |
mm | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 14 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
2137 | 1677 | 1581 | 1512 | 1057 | 1058 | 306 | 419 | 389 | 612 | 671 | 553 | 40 | 23 | 31 | 198 | 562 | 506 | 427 | 374 | 318 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 12 | S 19 | S 14 | SSW 10 | S 13 | S 12 | S 10 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
88 | 69 | 134 | 127 | 123 | 123 | 590 | 318 | 210 | 147 | 104 | 69 | 11 | 7 | 33 | 10 | 162 | 102 | 50 | 261 | 318 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 5 | — | — | NE 8 | — | — | E 9 | — | — | — | S 12 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SSW 10 | — | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSE 16 | S 9 |
35 | 17 | — | — | 23 | — | — | 102 | — | — | — | 3 | 8 | 14 | 11 | — | 13 | 15 | 80 | 25 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | — | — | — | — | E 3 | E 9 | ENE 5 | ENE 9 | NE 5 | NE 8 | ENE 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | — | — | NE 3 | — | — |
44 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 186 | 42 | 311 | 55 | 117 | 40 | 860 | 1073 | 808 | 603 | — | — | 6 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 950 | 0 | 10 | 951 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 950 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
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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.
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