Fort Dauphin Surf Break

Fort Dauphin Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 25.01° S 46.99° E

Issued: 8 pm 20 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fort Dauphin sea temperature is
22.4° C

1.3°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 20 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 23 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 20s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 21 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, S swell with 5,040 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 22 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period with SSE 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 22) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m 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 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 21) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Mon 22nd Jun)6ft (1.8m) 10s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 23rd Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 20s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sun 21st Jun)13ft (4.0m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Sat
27
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
2
2
3
3
2
4
3
1
2
2
0
1
0
0
2
1
0
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)
4
S
13
3.5
S
13
2.5
SSE
12
2.4
SSE
11
2.2
SSE
11
2
SSE
10
1.8
SE
10
1.8
S
20
2.1
S
19
2.1
S
17
1.8
SSW
16
1.6
S
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.7
ESE
8
0.8
SSW
18
1.2
SSW
17
1.2
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
5331
4010
1794
1316
1062
792
625
2534
3152
2651
1643
1123
704
655
571
331
399
857
709
657
515
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
10
SE
15
E
15
ENE
15
NE
15
NE
15
NNE
15
NE
25
ENE
15
NNE
15
NE
15
ENE
10
NE
10
ENE
20
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
E
10
NE
10
NE
15
E
Wind State
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
High Tide
11:52PM0.36m
11:51AM0.20m
00:29AM0.33m
12:55PM0.19m
1:10AM0.29m
2:58PM0.19m
2:11AM0.25m
5:11PM0.21m
4:01AM0.22m
6:19PM0.24m
5:37AM0.21m
7:03PM0.27m
6:39AM0.22m
Low Tide
6:49AM0.11m
5:27PM0.09m
7:34AM0.12m
6:11PM0.13m
8:27AM0.12m
7:14PM0.16m
9:34AM0.12m
9:17PM0.19m
10:58AM0.11m
00:51AM0.17m
12:05PM0.09m
1:44AM0.14m
12:53PM0.07m
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
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6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:37
6:37
6:37
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:10
5:10
5:10
5:10
5:12
5:12
5:12
 mm
1
2
2
6
4
3
2
2
Temp °C
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
23
22
21
22
21
21
23
23
22
22
22
22
22
21
Feels °C
16
17
16
18
17
18
18
20
19
20
20
20
21
22
22
23
22
21
21
21
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4
S
13
3.5
S
13
2.5
SSE
12
2.4
SSE
11
2.2
SSE
11
2
SSE
10
1.8
SE
10
1.8
S
20
2.1
S
19
2.1
S
17
1.8
SSW
16
1.6
S
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
17
1.2
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
14
Energy kJ
5331
4010
1794
1316
1062
792
625
2534
3152
2651
1643
1123
704
655
571
307
215
857
709
657
515
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
1.8
SE
10
1.3
SSE
9
1.7
ESE
9
1.8
SE
10
1.3
SE
10
0.9
S
17
0.1
SW
23
0.4
SSW
20
0.8
SSW
18
0.4
S
11
0.3
S
10
0.3
S
10
Energy kJ
1208
774
469
365
180
614
272
449
703
384
487
21
151
399
36
18
17
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
26
0.6
S
16
0.8
SE
13
0.9
SE
12
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.1
S
19
0.1
SW
23
0.1
S
18
Energy kJ
13
186
205
209
8
8
7
21
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
ENE
4
0.8
NE
4
2
ESE
10
1.2
ENE
5
1.1
NE
5
1.9
ESE
10
1.7
ESE
10
1.4
ESE
9
1.7
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
8
1.5
E
8
1.5
E
8
Energy kJ
35
22
687
75
51
761
590
334
381
344
331
327
298
350
316
302
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
6
4
4
4
4
3
5
5
4
5
6
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
3
4
Distance (km)
1424
950
372
2
2
10
0
10
10
0
2
950
2
2
951
2
376
951
2
2
953
Best forecast wave conditions in Madagascar - East
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
5
5
5
5
4
4
3
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Madagascar
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
5
5
5
5
4
4
3
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
9
5
7
5
7
5
6
5
7
9
7
6
7
5
5
5
5
6
6
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.

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