Fort Dauphin surfForecast / East / Madagascar

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Monday 22 Dec 2025 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
24.1° C
(Which is 2.0°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 Thursday (Dec 25) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s 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 1.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 23) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 24) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (EAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Thu 25th Dec)7ft (2.2m) 9s
Best Surf 6AM (Thu 25th Dec)7ft (2.2m) 9s
Most Powerful 3AM (Tue 23rd Dec)5ft (1.6m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Mon
29
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
2
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.3
S
0.9
SSW
0.8
S
0.8
S
0.9
SE
2.1
E
2.5
E
2
E
1.7
E
0.3
S
1.3
ESE
1.4
E
1.4
E
1.1
ESE
1.3
E
1.1
E
1
SSW
1
E
1.2
SSW
Period(s) (?)14131312121299888108899991299
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)87470057324818016911868382554640018221279286202268203269165232
Wind
(km/h)
20
NE
25
NE
35
ENE
25
NE
25
NE
30
ENE
20
NE
20
NE
30
NE
20
NE
15
NE
20
NE
15
NNE
5
ESE
15
E
10
NNE
10
NE
20
ENE
10
NNE
10
SSW
25
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:30PM
0.26
10:13AM
0.38
9:58PM
0.26
10:41AM
0.38
10:29PM
0.25
11:10AM
0.37
11:04PM
0.24
11:39AM
0.36
11:44PM
0.22
12:11PM
0.34
12:38AM
0.20
12:46PM
0.31
2:37AM
0.18
1:36PM
0.27
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:36AM
0.00
4:41PM
0.07
4:04AM
0.01
5:17PM
0.08
4:32AM
0.03
5:55PM
0.09
4:59AM
0.06
6:38PM
0.09
5:26AM
0.10
7:28PM
0.10
5:55AM
0.13
8:33PM
0.11
6:35AM
0.17
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Mon
29
Sunrise-4:58--5:00--5:00--5:01--5:01--5:01--5:03-
Sunset--6:40--6:42--6:42--6:43--6:43--6:43--6:44
part cloud
cloud
thunderstorm
light rain
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
--33------15122--2--1
Temp. °C242726222726242928252828252728253129253129
Feels °C (?)242523222524242827263030273030283130283130
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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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