Fort Dauphin Surf Break

Fort Dauphin Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 25.01° S 46.99° E

Issued: 2 am 28 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Fort Dauphin sea temperature is
22.5° 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 28 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with 2,577 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 28 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 17s 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 Sunday (Jun 28) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m 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 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Monday (Jun 29) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (EAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sun 28th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 17s
Best Surf 6AM (Sun 28th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 17s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sun 5th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
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
1
2
0
0
1
1
0
3
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
0
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
1.7
E
8
0.7
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
17
1.5
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
13
2.4
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1559
1294
845
542
437
366
401
283
692
1054
1027
799
702
569
547
642
590
461
413
447
2329
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
25
NE
20
NNE
25
NE
25
NE
20
NNE
15
NE
25
NE
15
NNE
15
NE
25
ENE
15
NNE
20
NNE
25
NE
15
NNE
5
NNE
10
ESE
5
NW
5
W
15
S
10
S
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
off
glassy
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
Low Tide
1:30PM0.05m
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
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
<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
 mm
1
4
Temp °C
22
22
20
22
23
20
24
24
21
24
24
20
24
25
20
24
25
21
23
22
21
Feels °C
19
19
18
19
20
18
21
21
20
21
22
19
21
23
19
24
25
22
23
21
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
1
SE
8
0.9
SSW
14
1.2
ESE
9
1.4
ESE
9
1.5
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.5
ESE
12
1.4
ESE
11
1.4
ESE
11
1.3
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
13
2.4
SSW
14
Energy kJ
1559
1294
845
542
437
135
261
222
281
1054
1027
595
450
450
547
642
590
461
413
447
2329
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
14
0.8
ESE
9
0.9
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
20
0.8
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
17
1.5
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
9
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.3
ESE
11
1.1
ESE
10
1
ESE
10
1
ESE
10
1
ESE
10
1
ESE
10
1
ESE
10
Energy kJ
4
4
86
366
149
201
692
337
299
799
702
569
359
255
194
186
190
186
190
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
10
0.1
SW
22
0.1
S
15
0.7
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
SE
9
0.8
ENE
6
0.7
ENE
6
0.4
NE
5
0.4
NE
4
0.7
SW
8
0.3
SSE
9
Energy kJ
50
18
4
283
147
52
41
28
6
4
70
15
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
E
8
1.7
E
6
2
E
7
1.8
E
7
1.6
E
7
1.6
ENE
7
1.7
E
8
1.1
ENE
5
0.8
NE
5
1.5
E
9
0.9
ENE
4
1.2
ENE
5
1.2
NE
5
1.6
ENE
6
1.4
NE
6
1.2
NE
6
Energy kJ
302
171
353
303
240
239
401
61
30
372
30
64
73
160
124
92
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
4
2
2
2
3
3
4
3
3
4
1
2
3
2
2
3
Distance (km)
2
10
952
10
10
951
10
10
10
0
0
10
10
10
951
367
0
10
0
0
951
Best forecast wave conditions in Madagascar - East
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Madagascar
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
4
2
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
8
9
9
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
7
5
6
5
4
5
6
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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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