Fort Dauphin Surf Break

Lat Long: 25.01° S 46.99° E

Fort Dauphin Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fort Dauphin sea temperature is
22.5°C
0.2° 

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 22 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 17s period, S swell with 11,175 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period with SSW 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s. 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 4.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (EAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sun 23rd Aug)6ft (1.8m) 13s
Best Surf 6AM (Thu 27th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 17s
Most Powerful 3PM (Thu 27th Aug)15ft (4.5m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Night
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Night
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PM
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PM
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
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Rating
(10 max)
2
3
1
3
2
1
3
2
0
3
3
1
3
3
4
2
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
13
2
SSW
16
2
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
12
2.3
SSW
12
1.7
S
11
1.5
S
10
1.1
SSW
17
2
SSW
16
2.3
SSW
18
2.5
SSW
17
3.5
S
19
4.5
S
17
4
S
16
3.5
S
15
3
S
15
2.5
S
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1230
946
1889
1441
931
920
1348
649
479
772
1943
3194
3965
8173
11175
8457
5876
4110
2959
Wind (km/h)
10
ENE
10
NNE
10
ENE
10
W
5
W
15
SSW
0
NNW
5
ENE
15
E
0
ENE
5
SW
15
SSW
10
SW
15
S
10
SSE
15
SE
20
E
25
ENE
25
ENE
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross
glassy
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
8:17AM0.16m
7:38PM0.25m
7:30AM0.19m
7:46PM0.29m
7:44AM0.22m
8:02PM0.33m
8:02AM0.26m
8:20PM0.37m
8:22AM0.29m
8:38PM0.40m
8:43AM0.31m
8:57PM0.42m
Low Tide
3:22AM0.13m
1:31PM0.13m
2:41AM0.11m
1:26PM0.10m
2:31AM0.09m
1:37PM0.07m
2:34AM0.07m
1:54PM0.04m
2:45AM0.04m
2:14PM0.02m
3:01AM0.02m
2:36PM0.00m
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
clear
light rain
cloud
light rain
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:13
6:11
6:11
6:09
6:09
6:07
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:36
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:37
 mm
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
Temp °C
22
27
27
23
24
21
21
21
24
22
23
20
20
20
20
19
18
19
19
Feels °C
24
27
27
25
22
21
22
21
24
24
25
20
20
19
19
16
14
14
14
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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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