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Fort Dauphin surfForecast / East / Madagascar

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Tuesday 17 Mar 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
25.7° 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 Thursday (Mar 19) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s is also forecast. 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 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 17) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 21) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (EAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Thu 19th Mar)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Best Surf 6AM (Thu 19th Mar)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Most Powerful 9PM (Tue 17th Mar)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s

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 Wed morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tue
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.2
ESE
2.2
ESE
2.1
ESE
2.1
E
2.1
E
1.7
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.4
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.7
E
0.6
SSW
1
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
1.6
E
1.8
E
1.6
E
1
SSW
Period(s) (?)99999999991414131413131378811
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)775740705739707495432318280442163401458507372298229279358287249
Wind
(km/h)
30
ENE
20
NE
25
NE
30
ENE
20
NE
20
NE
25
ENE
20
NE
15
NE
25
ENE
20
NE
20
NE
30
ENE
20
NE
20
NE
30
ENE
25
NE
20
NE
30
ENE
20
NE
20
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on		crosscrosscross-
on		cross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:21PM
0.31
8:24AM
0.41
8:41PM
0.33
8:43AM
0.42
9:02PM
0.35
9:04AM
0.42
9:24PM
0.36
9:25AM
0.41
9:46PM
0.36
9:47AM
0.38
10:08PM
0.35
10:08AM
0.34
10:31PM
0.33
10:25AM
0.29
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:09AM
0.03
2:50PM
-0.00
2:33AM
0.02
3:09PM
-0.02
2:57AM
0.01
3:28PM
-0.03
3:22AM
0.01
3:47PM
-0.02
3:47AM
0.01
4:05PM
-0.01
4:12AM
0.03
4:20PM
0.01
4:35AM
0.06
Tue
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Sunrise--5:54--5:54--5:54--5:54--5:56--5:56--5:56
Sunset6:06--6:05--6:04--6:02--6:01--6:00--6:00--
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C282529292628282629282631302631292630292629
Feels °C (?)272528282727282729282630292730282729292729
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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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