Fort Dauphin surfForecast / East / Madagascar

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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
25.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Saturday (May 09) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 15s. 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 2.3m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (EAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sat 9th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Best Surf 6AM (Fri 15th May)7ft (2.2m) 15s
Most Powerful 3AM (Fri 15th May)7.5ft (2.3m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Fri
15
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
3
0
2
1
0
Swell
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SSE
15
1.4
SSE
14
1.2
S
13
1
S
12
0.8
SSE
11
0.8
SW
11
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SW
12
0.6
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
14
1.7
ENE
6
0.7
SW
15
1.2
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
15
1.8
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
14
2.2
SSW
16
2.2
SSW
14
2
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1460
788
490
294
167
145
299
202
158
188
77
206
223
472
528
936
1265
1283
2384
1929
1449
Wind (km/h)
15
N
10
NE
25
ENE
20
NNE
15
NE
25
ENE
20
NNE
20
NE
30
ENE
20
NNE
20
NE
30
ENE
20
NNE
20
NNE
30
NE
20
NNE
15
NE
25
ENE
20
NE
20
NE
25
ENE
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
11:45PM0.27m
10:44AM0.19m
00:59AM0.26m
4:00AM0.26m
6:16PM0.20m
5:08AM0.29m
6:39PM0.24m
5:50AM0.31m
7:03PM0.27m
6:27AM0.32m
7:27PM0.30m
7:02AM0.33m
Low Tide
6:58AM0.16m
5:09PM0.12m
2:19PM0.15m
11:54AM0.12m
10:00PM0.17m
12:12PM0.08m
11:35PM0.16m
12:38PM0.05m
00:29AM0.13m
1:06PM0.03m
1:12AM0.10m
1:32PM0.01m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:16
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:20
6:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:17
5:17
5:16
5:16
5:15
5:15
5:15
Temp °C
24
29
29
23
28
27
23
29
28
24
29
28
24
29
28
23
29
27
25
26
26
24
26
27
23
26
25
23
27
27
25
28
26
24
27
26
23
28
26
25
24
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SSE
15
1.4
SSE
14
1.2
S
13
1
S
12
0.8
SSE
11
0.8
SW
11
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SW
12
0.7
SW
10
0.6
SW
10
0.5
SW
9
0.5
SSW
13
0.7
SW
15
1.2
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
15
1.8
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
14
2.2
SSW
16
2.2
SSW
14
2
SSW
14
Energy kJ
1460
788
490
294
167
145
299
202
106
77
41
102
223
472
528
936
1265
1283
2384
1929
1449
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
15
0.5
ESE
7
0.3
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
11
0.7
S
12
0.9
SSE
13
0.7
SSE
12
0.7
SSE
12
0.7
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSE
11
0.4
SSE
11
0.3
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
10
0.1
SE
10
1.4
ENE
7
Energy kJ
21
29
33
103
97
132
286
150
152
188
77
40
39
22
10
4
220
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
20
0.3
SW
15
0.2
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
ESE
8
0.5
S
14
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.5
S
12
0.4
SSE
11
0.4
SW
9
0.3
SW
8
Energy kJ
15
33
32
107
39
107
67
146
158
71
43
20
11
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
ENE
6
0.8
ENE
6
1.5
ENE
6
1.7
ENE
6
1
ENE
6
1.6
ENE
5
1.7
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
7
1.8
ENE
6
1.7
ENE
6
1.3
ENE
7
1.7
ENE
6
1.8
ENE
6
1.4
ENE
7
2.1
ENE
6
1.8
ENE
7
1.7
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.7
E
6
Energy kJ
131
41
143
223
70
128
286
212
255
227
154
206
241
176
352
290
302
204
259
273
210
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
2
2
3
1
2
3
1
1
3
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
0
2
951
367
10
950
367
10
950
367
10
950
367
367
950
367
0
950
10
10
10
Best forecast wave conditions in Madagascar - East
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
2
1
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Madagascar
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
5
4
9
6
4
4
9
5
9
9
5
8
7
6
5
5
5
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).

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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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