Fort Dauphin surfForecast / East / Madagascar

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Thursday 28 May 2026 EAT
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Fort Dauphin surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Fort Dauphin sea temperature is
24.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Fort Dauphin surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 30 May, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 2 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 19s period, SSW swell with 1,548 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 28 May, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 13s 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 Thursday (May 28) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. 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 1.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 7s period and expected on Saturday (May 30) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (EAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Thu 28th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 30th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s
Most Powerful 6AM (Tue 2nd Jun)5ft (1.5m) 19s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
2
0
0
3
3
1
3
3
1
2
1
0
2
3
3
2
2
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.7
SW
12
0.8
SSW
15
1.1
SW
18
1.4
SSW
17
1.5
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
13
1
S
18
1.6
SSW
17
1.3
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
547
440
253
147
272
711
1068
1108
1199
1052
1038
834
662
586
491
663
1382
706
482
367
258
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
20
ENE
10
NNE
10
NE
20
ENE
15
NNE
10
NNE
15
ENE
5
NNW
5
W
15
S
0
NNE
10
NE
20
ENE
15
NNE
10
NNE
5
NE
10
WNW
5
WSW
15
S
5
NW
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
7:14PM0.30m
6:55AM0.27m
7:42PM0.32m
7:29AM0.27m
8:11PM0.33m
8:01AM0.26m
8:39PM0.34m
8:30AM0.26m
9:07PM0.34m
8:57AM0.25m
9:37PM0.34m
9:23AM0.25m
10:08PM0.34m
Low Tide
12:49PM0.06m
1:24AM0.12m
1:13PM0.04m
1:57AM0.09m
1:37PM0.03m
2:27AM0.08m
2:03PM0.02m
2:56AM0.07m
2:30PM0.01m
3:25AM0.06m
2:59PM0.01m
3:57AM0.07m
3:28PM0.01m
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:26
6:26
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:30
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:10
5:09
5:09
5:09
5:09
5:09
5:09
2
1
2
1
1
4
1
1
Temp °C
25
24
22
26
25
23
28
27
23
25
24
23
25
25
22
28
27
23
25
23
21
25
24
24
26
24
24
28
27
25
25
25
25
25
24
23
29
29
25
25
23
23
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
1
E
8
0.8
SSW
15
1.3
ESE
8
1.4
SSW
17
1.5
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
17
1.3
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
Energy kJ
547
440
253
127
272
216
1068
1108
1199
1052
1038
834
662
586
491
557
1382
706
482
367
258
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SE
8
0.8
SSE
9
0.9
ESE
7
0.8
SSE
10
0.8
SSE
9
1.1
SW
18
1.2
ESE
8
1
ESE
8
1.1
E
8
1
E
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.8
E
8
0.7
E
8
0.6
SE
10
0.5
S
17
1
S
18
0.5
SE
9
0.4
ESE
8
0.7
ENE
6
0.5
ENE
6
0.7
E
8
Energy kJ
110
90
86
105
88
711
207
140
169
137
109
78
60
59
151
663
36
28
32
19
55
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
7
0.1
S
20
0.6
SSE
9
0.7
SW
12
0.7
SE
8
0.7
SSW
13
0.1
SE
16
0.3
SE
14
0.4
SE
12
0.4
SE
11
0.6
SE
11
0.6
SE
10
0.2
S
20
0.5
SE
9
0.5
SE
9
0.3
SSE
8
0.3
SSE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.5
SW
5
Energy kJ
18
7
64
147
62
149
10
31
51
44
71
61
30
40
39
12
11
26
26
12
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
E
7
0.4
ENE
6
0.6
NE
4
0.9
ENE
7
1
ENE
7
1.4
E
8
0.7
ENE
5
1.2
E
8
0.4
NE
3
0.9
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
4
1
ENE
5
1.4
ENE
5
1.2
ENE
6
0.3
WSW
3
0.4
SW
4
Energy kJ
59
13
8
91
104
266
19
200
2
99
50
46
102
93
1
4
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
3
3
4
3
3
4
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
4
1
Distance (km)
2
10
0
2
10
0
0
2
0
0
950
0
2
10
0
0
0
0
0
951
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Madagascar - East
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Madagascar
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
3
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
9
9
6
5
5
5
5
7
7
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
4
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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