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Lat Long: 25.01° S 46.99° E

Fort Dauphin Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 23 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fort Dauphin sea temperature is
22.4°C
1.2° 

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 23 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 29 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 25 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, S swell with 2,775 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 27 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period with S 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 Tuesday (Oct 27) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. 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 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 25) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 6s period and expected on Monday (Oct 26) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (EAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Tue 27th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Best Surf12AM (Thu 29th Oct)6ft (1.9m) 9s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sun 25th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Fri night, fresh winds from the ENE by Mon morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Tuesday
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Wave
Height (m)
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Period (s)
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13
1.4
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12
1.2
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2.4
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12
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1.3
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0.8
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11
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11
1.8
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9
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11
1.8
S
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
581
589
385
2436
2507
1932
960
607
430
133
98
102
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427
602
529
404
881
700
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
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SSW
15
S
10
SE
15
ENE
20
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NE
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NNE
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ENE
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ENE
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NW
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SW
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SW
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WSW
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SSE
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ESE
10
NE
Wind State
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High Tide
7:36AM0.32m
7:21PM0.36m
7:57AM0.34m
7:46PM0.37m
8:19AM0.36m
8:11PM0.36m
8:42AM0.37m
8:37PM0.34m
9:07AM0.37m
9:03PM0.32m
9:34AM0.36m
9:28PM0.28m
Low Tide
1:26AM0.02m
1:21PM0.07m
1:46AM-0.00m
1:50PM0.05m
2:08AM-0.02m
2:19PM0.04m
2:30AM-0.02m
2:49PM0.03m
2:51AM-0.02m
3:19PM0.03m
3:12AM-0.01m
3:51PM0.05m
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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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