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Fort Dauphin surfForecast / East / Madagascar

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Saturday 17 Jan 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 1.7°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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 17) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 17s 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 12 days are 2.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 18) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 24) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (EAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sat 17th Jan)7ft (2.2m) 9s
Best Surf 9PM (Sat 17th Jan)7ft (2.2m) 9s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sun 18th Jan)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fort Dauphin over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Sat afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 76mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
0
1
2
1
0
0
2
0
3
2
1
1
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
E
2.1
E
1.9
E
2.3
E
2.1
E
2
E
0.5
SSW
0.5
SSW
1.9
E
1.4
E
1.8
E
1.8
E
1.7
E
2.5
S
2.4
S
2.5
S
2.1
S
1.4
S
1.2
S
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
Period(s) (?)9991413131110131313131299101010111216
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1018780632192314521339665712286631090102182711119161548867416326169320
Wind
(km/h)
30
NE
15
NNE
25
NE
30
ENE
20
NNE
20
NE
25
ENE
20
NE
15
NE
25
ENE
5
NNW
5
SE
10
SSE
15
ESE
20
ESE
15
ENE
15
NE
20
NE
30
NE
20
NE
25
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off		onononcross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscrosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:19PM
0.24
8:55AM
0.35
8:45PM
0.26
9:18AM
0.38
9:09PM
0.28
9:41AM
0.41
9:34PM
0.29
10:03AM
0.42
9:59PM
0.29
10:25AM
0.42
10:26PM
0.29
10:47AM
0.41
10:54PM
0.28
11:09AM
0.39
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:19AM
0.02
3:18PM
0.06
2:44AM
0.00
3:40PM
0.05
3:09AM
-0.01
4:05PM
0.04
3:33AM
-0.01
4:31PM
0.03
3:58AM
-0.00
4:57PM
0.03
4:22AM
0.02
5:23PM
0.04
4:46AM
0.04
Sat
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Sunrise--5:16--5:18--5:18--5:18--5:20--5:20--5:22
Sunset6:45--6:45--6:45--6:45--6:45--6:45--6:45--
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clear
clear
part cloud
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thunderstorm
part cloud
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
heavy rain
heavy rain
thunderstorm
rain showers
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C262429282530292531292428252424252429272527
Feels °C (?)242528272630292632292732282725272629272627
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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 12 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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