Fort Dauphin Surf Break

Fort Dauphin Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 25.01° S 46.99° E

Issued: 8 am 06 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fort Dauphin sea temperature is
21.9° C

1.1°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 6 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 14s period, SSW swell with 2,350 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m 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 2.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (EAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Thu 9th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 8s
Best Surf 9PM (Fri 10th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sat 11th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
0
2
2
1
3
2
1
2
3
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
S
12
2
S
11
2
SSE
11
1.4
S
11
1.3
S
11
2
E
7
1.7
E
7
1.5
E
7
1.8
E
8
1.5
E
8
0.9
SSW
14
1
SSW
13
1
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
14
2
SSW
15
2.4
SSW
14
2.2
SSW
14
1.9
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1207
1029
959
466
388
353
270
223
362
270
298
336
527
706
933
1659
2350
1830
1286
1028
755
Wind (km/h)
10
SE
15
ESE
15
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
NE
20
NE
20
NE
15
NNE
5
NNE
15
ENE
5
NW
0
NNW
10
SE
5
N
5
ENE
15
E
15
NNE
10
NNE
20
ENE
10
N
Wind State
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
off
glassy
on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
11:35AM0.24m
11:54PM0.35m
12:17PM0.22m
00:23AM0.32m
1:14PM0.20m
00:57AM0.28m
3:48PM0.19m
1:50AM0.24m
6:27PM0.22m
5:01AM0.21m
7:13PM0.26m
6:43AM0.21m
7:48PM0.30m
Low Tide
5:25PM0.08m
6:54AM0.08m
5:56PM0.11m
7:40AM0.09m
6:32PM0.15m
8:42AM0.10m
7:47PM0.18m
10:17AM0.11m
00:07AM0.18m
12:04PM0.10m
1:46AM0.14m
1:05PM0.07m
2:28AM0.10m
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
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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>
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:16
5:16
5:17
 mm
1
1
1
1
1
Temp °C
22
22
21
22
22
21
20
22
19
24
25
20
22
22
20
24
24
22
25
25
21
Feels °C
20
20
18
18
18
18
17
18
16
23
23
20
22
22
21
23
23
21
24
24
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
S
12
2
S
11
2
SSE
11
1.4
S
11
1.3
S
11
1.2
S
10
1
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.8
SSE
10
1.5
E
8
0.9
SSW
14
1.4
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.3
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
14
2
SSW
15
2.4
SSW
14
2.2
SSW
14
1.9
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
13
Energy kJ
1207
1029
959
466
388
320
214
173
103
270
294
266
196
706
933
1659
2350
1830
1286
1028
755
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
10
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.6
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
14
0.5
SSE
10
1
SSW
13
1
SSW
16
1.2
E
8
1.1
E
8
1
E
8
1.1
E
8
0.8
E
8
0.7
E
8
0.9
ENE
9
0.8
E
9
Energy kJ
63
46
102
85
84
73
68
44
99
264
54
336
527
196
169
136
173
86
66
147
106
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
17
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SE
15
0.4
SSE
14
0.4
SW
9
0.3
SW
9
0.3
SW
9
0.2
SSW
9
0.7
SSE
9
0.2
SSE
15
0.4
SSE
9
0.5
SW
12
0.3
SW
18
0.1
SE
9
0.4
ENE
10
0.6
ENE
5
Energy kJ
61
59
127
55
80
30
13
12
7
78
21
32
69
50
3
36
15
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
9
1.4
E
5
1.4
E
5
2
E
7
1.7
E
7
1.5
E
7
1.8
E
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.5
E
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.1
E
8
0.9
NE
4
1.2
ENE
10
1.2
ENE
5
Energy kJ
43
110
110
353
270
223
362
366
298
370
167
27
269
78
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
3
4
4
4
3
4
2
Distance (km)
950
372
952
951
10
10
10
10
0
0
10
0
0
950
0
2
10
10
0
952
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Madagascar - East
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Madagascar
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
8
7
5
6
5
8
5
5
5
5
5
9
8
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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).

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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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