Fort Dauphin surfForecast / East / Madagascar

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Thursday 30 Apr 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
25.1° 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 Friday (May 01) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Saturday (May 02) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (EAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Fri 1st May)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Best Surf 6AM (Fri 1st May)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Most Powerful12AM (Fri 8th May)8ft (2.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Tue afternoon, calm by Tue night).

Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thu
7
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
3
2
4
3
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SSW
14
2.4
SSW
13
1.9
SSW
13
1.5
S
12
1
SSW
19
1.7
SSW
17
2.2
SSW
15
2.1
SSW
14
1.9
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
11
1
S
11
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
12
0.7
S
10
1
S
18
1.6
S
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3619
1864
1211
615
772
1668
2167
1752
1419
958
811
692
781
470
308
242
151
133
96
600
1290
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
25
NE
30
NE
20
NNE
0
SE
10
SSE
5
NW
5
S
15
SSE
10
SSE
15
ESE
20
E
20
ENE
20
NE
30
ENE
10
N
5
SSE
10
SE
0
SSW
15
E
20
E
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
7:54AM0.33m
8:25PM0.36m
8:19AM0.32m
8:48PM0.36m
8:43AM0.30m
9:11PM0.36m
9:05AM0.29m
9:35PM0.35m
9:25AM0.27m
10:01PM0.33m
9:45AM0.25m
10:29PM0.32m
10:04AM0.23m
Low Tide
2:06AM0.06m
2:08PM0.00m
2:31AM0.05m
2:26PM-0.00m
2:56AM0.04m
2:46PM-0.01m
3:22AM0.04m
3:07PM-0.00m
3:49AM0.05m
3:30PM0.01m
4:18AM0.07m
3:55PM0.02m
4:52AM0.10m
4:21PM0.05m
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
light rain
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6:13
6:13
6:13
6:15
6:15
6:16
6:16
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5:23
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:21
5:20
5:20
1
1
4
2
Temp °C
23
26
26
23
27
26
23
26
26
24
24
24
23
28
28
24
27
27
24
24
23
23
24
24
23
27
28
25
28
27
26
24
23
22
27
26
25
28
29
28
25
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SSW
14
2.4
SSW
13
1.9
SSW
13
1.5
S
12
1
SSW
11
1.7
SSW
17
2.2
SSW
15
2.1
SSW
14
1.9
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
11
1
S
11
0.8
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
10
1
S
18
1.6
S
16
Energy kJ
3619
1864
1211
615
254
1668
2167
1752
1419
958
811
692
781
470
308
242
125
96
96
600
1290
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
E
8
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
SSW
17
0.4
SSW
16
1
ENE
6
1.1
S
10
0.8
E
6
0.7
E
8
0.6
E
8
0.6
E
8
0.6
SSE
5
0.1
SE
12
0.2
ESE
11
0.4
E
8
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
S
14
0.8
ENE
6
0.7
ENE
6
0.5
SSW
12
0.5
S
10
0.5
E
9
Energy kJ
90
31
29
85
82
270
46
64
45
44
17
5
11
20
80
101
37
30
83
51
36
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
22
1
SSW
19
0.9
ENE
6
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
E
8
0.2
ESE
12
0.1
SW
19
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
12
0.6
ENE
6
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
10
Energy kJ
10
772
62
106
32
13
15
27
25
24
151
133
21
71
46
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
E
4
1.5
ENE
5
1.6
ENE
6
1.4
NE
6
0.7
S
4
0.9
SE
8
0.9
E
4
1.2
ENE
5
1.7
ENE
6
1.3
ENE
6
Energy kJ
43
113
179
126
17
93
27
63
173
107
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
5
3
5
3
3
4
4
3
4
3
3
4
3
2
3
2
1
3
1
2
2
Distance (km)
2
367
951
2
0
10
0
0
950
372
10
951
10
10
950
0
0
951
0
372
950
Best forecast wave conditions in Madagascar - East
Rating
(10 max)
5
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Madagascar
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
6
5
7
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
6
6
8
9
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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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