Fort Dauphin Surf Break
Lat Long: 25.01° S 46.99° E

Fort Dauphin Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Fort Dauphin

Issued: 2 pm 07 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fort Dauphin sea temperature is
23.9° 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 7 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 8 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 8 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, ESE swell with 827 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 8 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period with SE 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 Monday (Jun 08) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 08) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Monday (Jun 08) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (EAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Mon 8th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Best Surf12AM (Mon 8th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Most Powerful 6PM (Mon 8th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
0
2
2
2
1
2
1
0
2
2
1
2
2
0
2
1
0
0
1
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)
1.7
ESE
8
1.4
SE
9
1.3
SE
9
2.4
E
8
2.2
ESE
8
1.6
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.4
ESE
8
0.7
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.7
SW
12
1.2
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
12
1
SSW
11
0.7
SSW
11
0.8
SSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
400
332
281
705
657
356
223
277
183
268
239
269
265
147
490
569
387
317
263
126
167
Wind (km/h)
25
NE
10
W
20
NNE
15
ENE
10
NW
5
WNW
5
ENE
10
WNW
10
WNW
20
SW
10
WNW
5
W
10
S
5
N
5
NNE
20
ENE
10
NNE
10
NE
20
ENE
15
NNE
15
NNE
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
00:35AM0.31m
12:57PM0.18m
1:28AM0.30m
4:12PM0.19m
2:48AM0.28m
5:47PM0.22m
4:22AM0.27m
6:32PM0.25m
5:36AM0.27m
7:07PM0.28m
6:34AM0.26m
7:40PM0.30m
7:22AM0.26m
Low Tide
5:42PM0.10m
8:01AM0.12m
6:31PM0.14m
9:17AM0.11m
7:55PM0.17m
10:33AM0.09m
9:57PM0.18m
11:35AM0.07m
11:48PM0.16m
12:24PM0.06m
1:02AM0.13m
1:05PM0.04m
1:55AM0.10m
part cloud
mod rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:31
6:31
6:31
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
5:08
5:08
5:08
5:09
 mm
8
2
2
3
3
Temp °C
24
21
21
22
21
24
23
20
24
24
21
23
22
21
24
24
21
25
24
22
26
Feels °C
21
21
20
22
23
25
24
19
22
21
20
23
22
22
23
23
22
24
23
23
25
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
ESE
8
1.4
SE
9
1.3
SE
9
1.1
SE
9
2.2
ESE
8
1.6
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.4
ESE
8
1
ESE
8
1
ESE
8
1
S
9
1
S
8
1.1
S
9
1
S
8
1.2
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
12
1
SSW
11
0.7
SSW
11
0.8
SSW
12
Energy kJ
400
332
281
183
657
356
223
277
150
137
153
132
181
147
490
569
387
317
263
126
167
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSE
10
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SW
10
1
SE
9
1.1
SE
9
0.8
SSW
12
0.7
ENE
8
0.8
SSW
14
1
E
8
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
ESE
10
1
S
8
1
SSE
8
1
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
9
0.8
SSE
8
0.5
SSE
8
0.4
ESE
8
Energy kJ
175
103
86
140
49
159
179
187
52
268
140
269
265
123
147
147
169
134
76
34
22
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
18
0.2
SSW
12
0.4
SW
11
0.4
SW
11
0.4
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.1
SE
15
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
ENE
8
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
ESE
8
0.8
ESE
8
0.7
SW
12
0.7
ESE
8
0.6
ESE
9
0.5
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.6
SSW
11
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
SSE
7
Energy kJ
61
14
31
40
69
149
174
9
183
39
239
90
94
147
73
58
35
34
97
21
21
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
ENE
7
2.1
ENE
8
2.5
E
8
2.4
E
8
0.6
W
3
0.3
WSW
4
0.9
WSW
6
1
WSW
6
1.1
SW
7
0.9
SW
7
0.9
SW
7
0.5
NE
3
0.5
NE
3
1.2
ENE
4
1.4
NE
5
0.9
ENE
6
Energy kJ
273
533
836
705
8
3
49
77
99
91
89
4
5
47
94
49
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
Distance (km)
950
0
367
2
0
0
2
0
0
950
0
0
950
0
0
10
0
2
10
367
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Madagascar - East
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Madagascar
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
9
6
5
6
9
9
6
5
9
9
8
6
8
7
5
5
4
4
5
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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