Fort Dauphin Surf Break
Lat Long: 25.01° S 46.99° E

Fort Dauphin Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Fort Dauphin

Issued: 8 am 06 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Fort Dauphin sea temperature is
23.9° C

Normal for this time of year

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 6 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 9 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 6 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, ESE swell with 1,390 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 9 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period with E 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 Tuesday (Jun 09) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 06) 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 2.5m 8s period and expected on Monday (Jun 08) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (EAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Tue 9th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Best Surf12AM (Tue 9th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sat 6th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
1
0
2
0
0
3
2
1
2
2
0
2
2
1
1
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
S
11
2.5
ESE
10
3
ESE
9
2.3
E
9
2.4
E
8
2.4
E
9
1.2
SE
9
1.1
ESE
8
2.5
E
8
2.1
E
8
1.8
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
8
0.7
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
1
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
388
1196
1352
828
779
848
235
171
891
616
470
286
202
268
294
273
265
299
482
522
485
Wind (km/h)
20
NE
25
ENE
20
NE
20
NE
25
NE
15
NE
25
NE
15
NE
15
NNE
5
W
15
SSW
10
WNW
10
W
25
SW
10
W
5
WSW
10
SE
5
NE
10
NE
20
ENE
10
NNE
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
10:55AM0.22m
11:52PM0.33m
11:41AM0.20m
00:35AM0.31m
12:57PM0.18m
1:28AM0.30m
4:12PM0.19m
2:48AM0.28m
5:47PM0.22m
4:22AM0.27m
6:32PM0.25m
5:36AM0.27m
7:07PM0.28m
Low Tide
5:05PM0.07m
6:54AM0.12m
5:42PM0.10m
8:01AM0.12m
6:31PM0.14m
9:17AM0.11m
7:55PM0.17m
10:33AM0.09m
9:57PM0.18m
11:35AM0.07m
11:48PM0.16m
12:24PM0.06m
1:02AM0.13m
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clear
clear
part cloud
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thunderstorm
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cloud
part cloud
cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:31
6:31
6:31
6:31
6:31
6:33
6:33
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:08
5:08
5:08
5:08
5:08
5:08
5:08
 mm
1
2
Temp °C
25
25
22
24
24
22
21
22
21
24
23
21
25
24
21
22
22
21
24
23
21
Feels °C
22
23
20
22
22
21
19
22
20
24
23
21
22
21
20
22
22
22
22
21
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
S
11
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
13
1.1
SSE
10
1
SSE
10
0.4
SSW
16
1.2
SE
9
1.1
ESE
8
0.6
SW
10
2.1
E
8
1.8
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.1
E
8
1
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
8
1
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
12
Energy kJ
388
60
32
223
175
103
235
171
64
616
470
286
202
202
165
147
119
299
482
522
485
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
E
9
0.5
SW
12
0.1
S
21
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
18
0.2
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
15
0.9
SE
9
0.4
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.9
SE
9
0.8
ESE
8
Energy kJ
101
77
9
31
61
14
86
144
69
149
171
180
183
268
294
273
265
115
112
123
94
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
13
0.1
S
21
0.2
SSW
19
0.2
SSW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
11
0.4
SSW
14
0.1
S
16
0.4
SW
10
0.2
SSW
15
0.1
SE
15
0.6
SSW
10
0.1
SW
11
0.7
SW
6
0.9
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
6
0.6
S
7
0.9
SSE
9
0.9
ESE
8
0.7
SSE
9
Energy kJ
40
9
36
14
35
31
82
5
34
23
8
63
5
38
50
25
38
116
101
67
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
E
7
2.5
ESE
10
3
ESE
9
2.3
E
9
2.4
E
8
2.4
E
9
2.2
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
7
2.5
E
8
0.4
SW
3
0.8
WSW
5
0.7
WSW
5
0.8
SW
9
0.8
SSW
6
0.5
SSE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.2
ENE
6
0.7
NE
4
Energy kJ
193
1196
1352
828
779
848
542
162
891
2
26
21
109
44
27
16
4
14
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
3
1
1
2
3
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
Distance (km)
367
951
372
367
950
10
367
10
0
0
2
0
0
950
0
0
950
2
2
10
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Madagascar - East
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
3
1
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Madagascar
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
1
3
2
2
2
3
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
6
7
8
8
6
5
7
8
5
7
5
6
6
5
7
5
6
5
6
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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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