Fort Dauphin Surf Forecast

/ East (8 surf breaks) /

Madagascar (18 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (25.01° S 46.99° E)

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Fort Dauphin surfForecast / East / Madagascar

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Tuesday 16 Sep 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 21.1° C
(Which is 1.8°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 Tuesday (Sep 16) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 15s period. 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 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 18) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 16) at 3PM.

Wave Type	Time (EAT) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	6AM (Tue 16th Sep)	7ft (2.1m) 15s
Best Surf	6AM (Tue 16th Sep)	7ft (2.1m) 15s
Most Powerful	9AM (Thu 18th Sep)	8ft (2.5m) 16s

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

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	Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.
	Tuesday 16			Wednesday 17			Thursday 18			Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21			Monday 22
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Rating (10 max)	2	0	2	1	0	3	3	2	4	3	2	3	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	S	SSW	SSW	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S
Period(s) (?)	15	14	14	14	13	18	16	15	14	14	17	14	14	13	13	12	12	11	11	11	10
Wave Graph (?)
Energy (?)	1873	1439	961	661	462	1028	3516	2775	2497	3267	3959	2573	1993	1820	1273	1246	1537	867	804	737	338
Wind (km/h)	NE	NE	WNW	ENE	ENE	N	ENE	ENE	NE	NE	ENE	NE	ENE	ESE	E	E	E	E	ENE	ENE	NE
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross	cross	glass	cross- on	cross- on	glass	cross- on	cross	cross- off	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross	cross
High Tide / height (m)	11:00AM 0.20		7:33PM 0.23	8:42AM 0.18		7:09PM 0.28	7:43AM 0.21		7:22PM 0.32	7:44AM 0.24		7:40PM 0.36	7:58AM 0.28		8:01PM 0.39	8:16AM 0.31		8:21PM 0.40	8:37AM 0.34		8:41PM 0.40
Low Tide / height (m)		2:01PM 0.18	2:37AM 0.10		1:00PM 0.15	2:10AM 0.08		1:11PM 0.11	2:11AM 0.05		1:30PM 0.07	2:21AM 0.03		1:50PM 0.05	2:34AM 0.02		2:11PM 0.03	2:47AM 0.00		2:32PM 0.02	3:00AM -0.00

	Tuesday 16			Wednesday 17			Thursday 18			Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21			Monday 22
Sunrise	5:48	-	-	5:47	-	-	5:46	-	-	5:45	-	-	5:43	-	-	5:43	-	-	5:41	-	-
Sunset	-	5:45	-	-	5:45	-	-	5:45	-	-	5:45	-	-	5:46	-	-	5:46	-	-	5:46	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	1	1	2	8	4	2	1
Temp. °C	29	27	24	26	25	22	28	25	22	28	26	22	25	24	21	21	21	20	20	20	20
Feels °C (?)	27	25	27	25	25	26	27	24	23	27	25	24	26	23	20	20	20	18	18	17	17

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for East

Wind Update The wind is still cross-off at Fort Dauphin (strong winds from the NNE at 1157 6 km from Fort Dauphin). 2.1m 16s long period groundswell from the S with a 0.8m 15s groundswell from the SSW. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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44 km/h

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Cross-Off

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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.