Fort Dauphin surfForecast / East / Madagascar

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Wednesday 07 Jan 2026 EAT
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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
25.5° C
(Which is 1.0°C colder than average for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fort Dauphin this week:

The surf forecast for Fort Dauphin over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 08) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fort Dauphin in the next 12 days are 2.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 09) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 08) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (EAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Thu 8th Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Best Surf 3AM (Fri 9th Jan)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s
Most Powerful 6AM (Fri 9th Jan)7ft (2.1m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fort Dauphin over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
2
2
1
2
1
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.8
SSW
1.2
SSW
2.2
SSW
2
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.2
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.7
E
1.2
SSW
1.3
SSW
1
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.1
SSW
Period(s) (?)12121614131514131312121312127151413221917
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)12912314023946120761531878551413333447329258287666655356363539681
Wind
(km/h)
25
NE
20
NE
20
NE
30
NE
15
NNE
20
NE
20
NE
10
NNE
15
NE
20
NE
10
NE
25
NE
25
ENE
20
NE
25
NE
25
ENE
20
NE
20
NE
30
ENE
20
NE
25
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:33PM
0.25
11:05AM
0.39
11:03PM
0.25
11:30AM
0.37
11:33PM
0.24
11:51AM
0.33
12:05AM
0.22
12:04PM
0.29
12:43AM
0.20
12:05PM
0.25
11:31AM
0.21
7:13AM
0.22
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:14PM
0.06
4:22AM
0.02
5:41PM
0.07
4:49AM
0.05
6:07PM
0.08
5:17AM
0.08
6:35PM
0.10
5:45AM
0.12
7:08PM
0.11
6:12AM
0.15
7:55PM
0.12
9:52PM
0.13
Wed
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Sunrise--5:09--5:09--5:11--5:11--5:13--5:13--5:13
Sunset6:45--6:45--6:45--6:45--6:45--6:45--6:45--
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clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-------17-------------
Temp. °C292630292629282625262528272528272528282528
Feels °C (?)302930292730292928282827262627262627272627
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The above surf forecast table for Fort Dauphin provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 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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