Fort Dauphin surfForecast / East / Madagascar

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Tuesday 05 May 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
24.2° C
(Which is 1.1°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s. 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 2.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 9PM. 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 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (EAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Wed 6th May)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Best Surf 3AM (Sat 9th May)6ft (1.8m) 14s
Most Powerful 9PM (Fri 8th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 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 Fri morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Tue
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSW
11
0.9
SSW
11
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
12
0.5
SW
13
1.7
ENE
6
1
S
10
1.3
S
11
1.4
SSE
17
1.9
SSE
15
1.4
S
14
1.2
S
13
1
S
12
1.4
E
7
1.1
S
15
0.9
SSE
13
0.8
S
12
0.7
S
12
0.6
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
314
170
195
131
129
82
188
194
383
1108
1499
769
490
280
215
560
290
193
141
142
80
Wind (km/h)
30
NE
10
N
5
SSE
10
ESE
10
NNE
20
NE
30
ENE
25
NNE
15
NE
25
ENE
20
NNE
15
NE
30
ENE
20
NNE
20
NNE
30
ENE
20
NNE
20
NE
30
NE
25
NNE
25
NE
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
High Tide
10:01PM0.33m
9:45AM0.25m
10:29PM0.32m
10:04AM0.23m
11:02PM0.29m
10:24AM0.21m
11:45PM0.27m
10:44AM0.19m
00:59AM0.26m
4:00AM0.26m
6:16PM0.20m
5:08AM0.29m
Low Tide
3:30PM0.01m
4:18AM0.07m
3:55PM0.02m
4:52AM0.10m
4:21PM0.05m
5:37AM0.13m
4:47PM0.08m
6:58AM0.16m
5:09PM0.12m
2:19PM0.15m
11:54AM0.12m
10:00PM0.17m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:18
6:18
6:18
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5:21
5:20
5:20
5:19
5:17
5:17
5:16
5:16
Temp °C
28
23
27
26
23
28
27
24
29
28
23
28
27
24
29
28
24
29
28
24
28
26
23
28
27
26
26
25
24
26
25
23
26
25
25
28
27
24
27
26
24
25
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSW
11
0.9
SSW
11
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
S
10
0.6
SSE
10
0.6
SSE
10
0.5
SSE
10
1
S
10
1.3
S
11
1.4
SSE
17
1.9
SSE
15
1.4
S
14
1.2
S
13
1
S
12
0.8
SW
11
1.1
S
15
0.9
SSE
13
0.8
S
12
0.7
S
12
0.6
SSW
15
0.5
S
11
Energy kJ
314
170
195
98
75
74
56
194
381
1108
1499
769
490
280
150
560
290
193
141
142
63
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
S
14
0.8
ENE
6
0.7
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
12
0.5
SSW
12
0.5
SSW
11
0.4
SSW
11
0.7
SSE
19
1.3
SSE
12
0.2
SSW
15
0.8
ESE
8
0.4
SW
12
0.6
SW
11
0.8
S
12
0.9
SW
11
0.6
SW
10
0.6
SW
10
0.6
SW
10
0.6
S
12
0.4
SSW
14
Energy kJ
81
94
38
131
129
82
71
49
383
470
21
78
53
71
171
179
87
80
79
99
80
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SSE
10
0.6
S
10
0.6
ENE
6
0.4
SW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.1
SW
18
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
SSW
16
0.1
SW
20
0.4
SW
15
0.2
SSW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.5
S
17
0.2
SSW
18
0.5
S
13
0.5
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
15
0.5
SW
9
0.4
SW
9
Energy kJ
25
35
73
25
47
82
26
12
7
25
15
54
32
69
154
31
92
146
131
41
20
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
ENE
6
1.4
NE
6
0.5
ENE
5
1.1
NE
5
1.7
ENE
6
1.6
ENE
6
1.2
ENE
6
1.7
ENE
6
1.4
NE
6
1
ENE
6
1.8
ENE
6
1.6
ENE
6
1.4
E
7
2
ENE
7
1.8
ENE
7
1.6
ENE
7
2
ENE
7
2
ENE
7
1.9
ENE
7
Energy kJ
197
139
16
60
188
171
99
204
142
72
207
178
215
350
295
276
339
417
317
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
3
3
4
3
4
4
2
4
1
1
3
1
1
Distance (km)
950
0
0
10
0
10
950
372
10
950
10
2
950
950
367
950
367
367
950
367
367
Best forecast wave conditions in Madagascar - East
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
3
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Madagascar
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
1
3
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
7
5
6
5
6
8
7
6
5
6
4
4
5
5
5
6
9
7
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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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