Fort Dauphin Surf Break

Lat Long: 25.01° S 46.99° E

Fort Dauphin Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 23 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fort Dauphin sea temperature is
20.6°C
2.4° 

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 23 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 23 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 17s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 23 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 17s period, S swell with 1,859 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 23 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 17s period with S 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 Wednesday (Sep 23) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fort Dauphin in the next 16 days are 1.8m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 27) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (EAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Wed 23rd Sep)6ft (1.8m) 17s
Best Surf 9PM (Wed 23rd Sep)6ft (1.8m) 17s
Most Powerful 6PM (Wed 23rd Sep)6ft (1.8m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon night).

Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunday
27
Monday
28
Tuesday
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3
1
3
2
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
2
1
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
S
18
1.7
S
17
1.7
S
16
1.8
S
14
1.4
S
13
1.7
S
12
1.2
S
12
1.2
S
11
0.9
S
16
1.3
S
15
1.4
SSW
14
1.4
S
13
1.1
S
12
1.4
S
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1626
1638
1380
1243
673
888
396
363
432
733
777
683
359
725
655
636
606
580
506
499
344
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
15
S
5
ENE
10
SE
15
SSE
15
ENE
15
ENE
20
E
20
NE
20
NE
30
NE
15
NNE
25
NE
30
NE
20
NNE
10
NE
20
ENE
10
N
5
SSE
10
S
10
SSW
Wind State
cross
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
7:26PM0.34m
7:42AM0.28m
7:43PM0.37m
8:01AM0.31m
8:01PM0.40m
8:21AM0.34m
8:21PM0.41m
8:41AM0.35m
8:41PM0.41m
9:02AM0.36m
9:02PM0.39m
9:24AM0.36m
9:24PM0.37m
Low Tide
1:07PM0.09m
1:58AM0.05m
1:26PM0.06m
2:08AM0.02m
1:48PM0.04m
2:24AM0.00m
2:12PM0.02m
2:43AM-0.02m
2:37PM0.01m
3:03AM-0.02m
3:02PM0.01m
3:22AM-0.02m
3:27PM0.02m
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5:41
5:39
5:39
5:37
5:37
5:35
5:33
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5:47
5:47
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5:50
5:50
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Temp °C
23
22
21
23
21
20
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21
21
26
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27
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24
23
22
Feels °C
24
22
23
24
20
20
20
19
19
23
22
22
23
22
21
27
25
22
26
24
23
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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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