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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
24.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Fort Dauphin surf forecast from 29 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 30 May, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 31 May, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,273 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 30 May, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period with SW 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 Saturday (May 30) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fort Dauphin in the next 16 days are 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 06) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EAT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sat 30th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sat 30th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sun 31st May) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fort Dauphin over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Fri 5 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | ESE 9 | ENE 6 | |
711 | 1068 | 1108 | 1273 | 1052 | 1038 | 834 | 662 | 506 | 421 | 465 | 1073 | 744 | 415 | 321 | 263 | 213 | 175 | 158 | 106 | 204 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | |
High Tide | 7:29AM0.27m | 8:11PM0.33m | 8:01AM0.26m | 8:39PM0.34m | 8:30AM0.26m | 9:07PM0.34m | 8:57AM0.25m | 9:37PM0.34m | 9:23AM0.25m | 10:08PM0.34m | 9:50AM0.24m | 10:41PM0.34m | 10:20AM0.23m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:57AM0.09m | 1:37PM0.03m | 2:27AM0.08m | 2:03PM0.02m | 2:56AM0.07m | 2:30PM0.01m | 3:25AM0.06m | 2:59PM0.01m | 3:57AM0.07m | 3:28PM0.01m | 4:33AM0.08m | 3:59PM0.02m | 5:12AM0.10m | 4:31PM0.04m | |||||||
— | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | |
— | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | |
— | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 10 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 23 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 28 | 27 | 21 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 26 | 26 |
25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSW 14 |
235 | 1068 | 1108 | 1273 | 1052 | 1038 | 834 | 662 | 506 | 421 | 465 | 1073 | 744 | 415 | 321 | 263 | 119 | 134 | 111 | 106 | 204 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | S 19 | ESE 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SE 8 | E 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 11 |
711 | 238 | 244 | 207 | 157 | 153 | 160 | 115 | 74 | 65 | 347 | 47 | 114 | 44 | 51 | 72 | 213 | 175 | 158 | 81 | 42 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | — | SE 16 | SE 14 | SE 12 | SE 11 | ENE 9 | E 8 | S 19 | SSW 18 | SE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ENE 6 | SE 9 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | — | SSW 15 | S 20 |
149 | — | 10 | 31 | 51 | 44 | 101 | 48 | 7 | 102 | 74 | 13 | 43 | 53 | 29 | 46 | 1 | 2 | — | 72 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | E 8 | ENE 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | — | WSW 4 | — | — | — | NE 4 | NE 5 | ENE 6 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 103 | 50 | 84 | 179 | 161 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 22 | 64 | 200 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 950 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 951 | 0 | 0 | 950 | 0 | 0 | 950 | 0 | 10 | 950 |
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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.












