Surf Forecasts:
Fort Dauphin surf forecast from 17 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 20 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 13s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 20 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with 5,955 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 17 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s period with S 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 17) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fort Dauphin in the next 16 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 20) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jun 19) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EAT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Wed 17th Jun) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sat 20th Jun) | 8ft (2.4m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sat 20th Jun) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fort Dauphin over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 8 | S 10 | S 14 | S 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | S 20 | S 19 | S 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
328 | 298 | 407 | 1191 | 1228 | 692 | 1881 | 1779 | 2088 | 1357 | 1880 | 5631 | 3734 | 1805 | 1440 | 1235 | 759 | 522 | 661 | 2503 | 2431 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | cross | off | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:20AM0.24m | 10:00PM0.39m | 9:55AM0.23m | 10:37PM0.39m | 10:30AM0.22m | 11:14PM0.38m | 11:07AM0.21m | 11:52PM0.36m | 11:51AM0.20m | 00:29AM0.33m | 12:55PM0.19m | 1:10AM0.29m | 2:58PM0.19m | 2:11AM0.25m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:16PM0.02m | 4:47AM0.07m | 3:46PM0.03m | 5:27AM0.08m | 4:18PM0.04m | 6:08AM0.09m | 4:51PM0.06m | 6:49AM0.11m | 5:27PM0.09m | 7:34AM0.12m | 6:11PM0.13m | 8:27AM0.12m | 7:14PM0.16m | ||||||||
6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
— | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 11 | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | S 14 | S 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 19 | S 17 |
328 | 298 | 407 | 1191 | 1228 | 498 | 1881 | 1779 | 2088 | 366 | 1512 | 5631 | 3734 | 1805 | 1440 | 1235 | 759 | 522 | 394 | 2503 | 2431 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | SSW 12 | E 8 | ESE 8 | S 16 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | SSE 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSE 12 | SE 11 |
127 | 108 | 203 | 71 | 101 | 692 | 65 | 49 | 34 | 12 | 12 | — | 115 | 1120 | 739 | 377 | 365 | 184 | 424 | 483 | 551 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | E 8 | S 10 | E 8 | SSW 13 | — | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | S 16 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSW 16 | S 20 | E 11 | E 11 |
141 | 103 | 90 | 8 | 92 | 168 | — | 37 | 123 | 80 | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | 79 | 87 | 661 | 9 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | — | SSW 8 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ESE 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | — | 1357 | 1880 | — | — | — | — | 33 | 62 | 122 | 114 | 115 | 543 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 950 | 0 | 0 | 950 | 0 | 956 | 1208 | 990 | 10 | 372 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 950 | 0 |
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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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