Fort Dauphin Surf Break

Fort Dauphin Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 25.01° S 46.99° E

Issued: 2 pm 28 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fort Dauphin sea temperature is
22.4° C

1.0°C colder than average 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 28 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, S swell with 4,020 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 29 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s 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 Monday (Jun 29) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 1.8m and 7s 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 9AM. 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 Saturday (Jul 04) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (EAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Mon 29th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 14s
Best Surf 3PM (Sun 5th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sun 5th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the NW by Fri night).

Sun
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
0
0
1
1
0
3
2
1
3
2
0
2
3
0
2
2
0
2
3
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)
1.6
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
1.9
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.7
E
9
1.1
SSW
17
1.5
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
1.9
SSW
14
3
S
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1294
845
542
437
410
400
429
692
1040
1027
722
702
499
396
539
523
398
289
285
1342
4020
Wind (km/h)
25
NE
15
NNE
25
NE
25
NE
15
NNE
15
NE
25
ENE
15
NNE
15
NE
25
ENE
15
NNE
20
NE
25
NE
20
NNE
10
NNE
20
ENE
10
NNW
5
WSW
10
S
10
S
10
S
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
8:12PM0.31m
8:02AM0.23m
8:43PM0.33m
8:33AM0.24m
9:13PM0.35m
9:01AM0.25m
9:41PM0.36m
9:29AM0.26m
10:08PM0.38m
9:56AM0.26m
10:35PM0.38m
10:26AM0.26m
11:01PM0.38m
10:59AM0.26m
Low Tide
2:42AM0.09m
2:03PM0.03m
3:09AM0.08m
2:33PM0.02m
3:36AM0.07m
3:02PM0.01m
4:05AM0.07m
3:31PM0.01m
4:35AM0.07m
3:59PM0.01m
5:07AM0.07m
4:28PM0.03m
5:40AM0.07m
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:12
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:14
5:14
5:15
5:15
 mm
1
5
2
Temp °C
22
20
23
23
20
24
24
21
24
23
20
24
24
20
25
26
21
24
23
21
20
Feels °C
19
18
20
20
19
21
22
21
22
21
19
21
21
18
23
23
20
24
22
22
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
17
1.5
E
9
1.5
SSW
16
1.5
ESE
10
1.5
ESE
11
1.4
ESE
11
1.3
ESE
11
1.2
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
12
1
ESE
10
1
ESE
10
1.9
SSW
14
3
S
15
Energy kJ
1294
845
542
437
366
207
201
692
372
1027
427
517
450
359
539
523
398
183
186
1342
4020
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
15
0.8
E
8
0.1
SW
22
0.4
SSW
20
0.7
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
16
1.3
ESE
9
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
13
1
ESE
10
1
ESE
10
0.9
ESE
10
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
10
Energy kJ
4
92
18
149
283
147
1040
299
722
702
499
396
220
194
154
289
285
173
105
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
14
0.2
SSW
22
0.5
SW
20
0.1
SE
15
0.5
SE
9
0.4
S
16
0.6
SW
13
0.2
S
8
0.8
ENE
6
0.4
NE
5
0.6
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
18
Energy kJ
4
46
188
9
41
84
140
5
40
9
181
190
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
E
6
1.9
E
7
1.8
E
7
1.9
E
7
1.9
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.7
E
9
1.6
E
9
1.5
E
9
1
ENE
4
1
ENE
5
1.2
NE
5
1.7
ENE
6
1.6
NE
6
1.3
NE
6
1.2
ENE
6
1.1
NE
5
1.1
S
5
1.4
SSE
6
Energy kJ
191
327
286
358
410
400
429
390
375
37
44
65
168
171
108
90
60
62
115
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
4
2
3
2
3
4
4
3
3
4
1
3
4
2
2
3
2
5
Distance (km)
951
10
367
951
10
10
10
0
2
10
0
10
951
367
0
950
0
0
950
33
372
Best forecast wave conditions in Madagascar - East
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Madagascar
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
4
2
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
8
5
5
4
7
4
4
5
9
5
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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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