Fort Dauphin Surf Break

Lat Long: 25.01° S 46.99° E

Fort Dauphin Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 17 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fort Dauphin sea temperature is
22.5° C
0.5° 

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 17 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, S swell with 2,221 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period with ESE 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 Friday (Jul 17) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s 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 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (EAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Fri 17th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Best Surf 9PM (Sun 19th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sun 19th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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Night
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Night
AM
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Rating
(10 max)
0
2
2
0
2
3
3
3
3
1
3
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
ESE
10
1.5
ESE
10
1.3
ESE
9
0.8
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
14
2.5
S
13
2.3
S
13
2
S
12
2
S
12
2.1
S
11
1.9
S
11
1.8
S
11
2.1
SSE
12
1.6
SSE
12
1.4
SSE
11
1.2
SSE
11
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
491
437
266
275
384
1344
2221
1724
1155
1066
1075
859
849
1259
701
471
319
249
246
366
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
5
W
5
W
15
S
5
WNW
0
WNW
10
SE
5
NW
5
WSW
10
S
10
WNW
10
SW
15
SE
15
ENE
20
NE
25
ENE
20
NNE
20
NNE
25
NE
10
N
Wind State
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
off
glassy
on
off
cross-off
cross-on
off
cross
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
10:24PM0.42m
10:25AM0.26m
10:52PM0.41m
10:55AM0.26m
11:17PM0.38m
11:26AM0.26m
11:39PM0.34m
11:58AM0.24m
11:56PM0.30m
12:34PM0.22m
00:01AM0.25m
1:40PM0.19m
11:37PM0.22m
Low Tide
3:45PM0.01m
5:03AM0.05m
4:14PM0.02m
5:28AM0.06m
4:42PM0.04m
5:52AM0.07m
5:12PM0.07m
6:16AM0.08m
5:41PM0.10m
6:43AM0.09m
6:12PM0.14m
7:16AM0.11m
6:47PM0.17m
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6:35
6:35
6:35
6:33
6:33
6:33
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5:20
5:20
5:21
5:21
5:22
5:22
5:22
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Temp °C
22
20
23
22
20
23
22
19
22
22
20
21
21
20
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25
20
Feels °C
20
21
22
20
20
23
22
20
21
21
21
20
19
18
19
19
17
20
22
18
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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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