Surf Forecasts:
Fort Dauphin surf forecast from 5 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 8 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 7 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, ESE swell with 1,381 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 8 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period with E 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 2.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s is also forecast. 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 07) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 8s period and expected on Monday (Jun 08) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EAT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Mon 8th Jun) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Mon 8th Jun) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sun 7th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fort Dauphin over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | Monday 8 | Tuesday 9 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 10 | ESE 9 | E 9 | SE 9 | E 9 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
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283 | 367 | 364 | 439 | 627 | 1381 | 846 | 635 | 809 | 256 | 466 | 721 | 573 | 554 | 432 | 348 | 277 | 299 | 273 | 269 | 193 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | glassy | off | glassy | on | off | glassy | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:20AM0.23m | 11:15PM0.33m | 10:55AM0.22m | 11:52PM0.33m | 11:41AM0.20m | 00:35AM0.31m | 12:57PM0.18m | 1:28AM0.30m | 4:12PM0.19m | 2:48AM0.28m | 5:47PM0.22m | 4:22AM0.27m | 6:32PM0.25m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:31PM0.04m | 5:59AM0.11m | 5:05PM0.07m | 6:54AM0.12m | 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 | ||||||||
6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
— | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 25 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSW 13 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SSW 16 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 |
283 | 322 | 294 | 388 | 627 | 32 | 223 | 635 | 103 | 256 | 147 | 721 | 573 | 554 | 432 | 348 | 277 | 200 | 165 | 169 | 180 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | S 5 | SE 6 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | S 21 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 12 | SE 9 | SSW 14 | SW 10 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
113 | 4 | 25 | 40 | 61 | 8 | 31 | 61 | 14 | 173 | 120 | 35 | 175 | 144 | 73 | 178 | 214 | 299 | 273 | 269 | 193 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | S 19 | — | — | — | S 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 11 | SSW 13 | S 18 | SSW 15 | SW 12 | SSW 10 | SW 5 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | S 8 |
123 | 7 | — | — | — | 8 | 36 | 15 | 22 | 56 | 29 | 69 | 6 | 23 | 77 | 35 | 10 | 43 | 36 | 31 | 49 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 3 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 6 | ESE 9 | E 9 | ENE 6 | E 9 | ENE 7 | E 8 | — | W 2 | WSW 4 | — | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | — | — | — | — |
6 | 367 | 364 | 439 | 163 | 1381 | 846 | 271 | 809 | 387 | 466 | — | 1 | 7 | — | 9 | 17 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 367 | 951 | 367 | 367 | 950 | 0 | 367 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 950 | 0 | 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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