Fort Dauphin surfForecast / East / Madagascar

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Tuesday 02 Jun 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
24.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Fort Dauphin surf forecast from 2 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 7 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 2 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SSW swell with 928 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 3 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s period with SSW 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 (Jun 03) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s 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 1.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 02) 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 1.9m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 06) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (EAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Wed 3rd Jun)4ft (1.2m) 15s
Best Surf 6PM (Sun 7th Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 3PM (Tue 2nd Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
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
2
2
2
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
2
2
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
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
17
1.2
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
0.8
E
10
1.5
E
9
1
SSW
13
0.9
S
11
1
S
11
1.4
SSE
10
2
ESE
9
2
ESE
9
1.9
ESE
9
1.9
ESE
9
1.7
ESE
9
1.6
ESE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
389
928
621
415
298
263
263
190
210
123
359
350
189
229
388
660
644
606
561
443
378
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
10
NE
10
NNW
5
WSW
10
SSE
5
WNW
5
W
10
SE
10
NNE
15
NE
25
ENE
20
NE
20
NE
25
NE
20
NNE
20
NNE
25
NE
5
WNW
5
W
15
SSW
5
NW
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
off
glassy
on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
off
High Tide
9:37PM0.34m
9:23AM0.25m
10:08PM0.34m
9:50AM0.24m
10:41PM0.34m
10:20AM0.23m
11:15PM0.33m
10:55AM0.22m
11:52PM0.33m
11:41AM0.20m
00:35AM0.31m
12:57PM0.18m
1:28AM0.30m
Low Tide
2:59PM0.01m
3:57AM0.07m
3:28PM0.01m
4:33AM0.08m
3:59PM0.02m
5:12AM0.10m
4:31PM0.04m
5:59AM0.11m
5:05PM0.07m
6:54AM0.12m
5:42PM0.10m
8:01AM0.12m
6:31PM0.14m
clear
mod rain
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:28
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:31
6:31
6:31
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:09
5:09
5:08
5:08
5:08
5:08
5:08
6
1
1
1
15
5
Temp °C
27
25
23
25
24
21
23
23
21
25
24
23
25
24
22
26
25
22
24
23
21
26
26
23
25
25
22
24
23
22
24
22
23
23
22
21
25
24
24
24
22
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
17
1.2
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
1.1
SE
9
0.9
ESE
8
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.8
E
10
0.8
SSW
14
1
SSW
13
0.9
S
11
1
S
11
1.4
SSE
10
2
ESE
9
2
ESE
9
1.9
ESE
9
1.9
ESE
9
1.7
ESE
9
1.6
ESE
9
Energy kJ
389
928
621
415
172
108
263
116
107
123
247
350
189
229
388
660
644
606
561
443
378
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SE
9
0.8
SE
8
0.8
SE
8
0.9
SE
8
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
ESE
8
0.8
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
0.7
SE
9
0.5
SW
11
0.8
ESE
9
0.8
E
9
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.6
SW
11
0.6
SW
10
0.7
SW
10
0.9
SSW
14
Energy kJ
74
82
82
118
298
263
105
190
210
83
58
106
103
60
32
31
58
96
82
90
290
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
19
0.4
SSE
7
0.4
SSE
8
0.6
ENE
5
0.4
NE
8
0.6
SW
5
0.3
SW
4
0.4
S
15
0.2
E
11
0.7
SSW
11
0.1
S
19
0.4
SW
13
0.1
E
15
0.1
SE
13
0.2
SSW
19
0.3
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SW
10
Energy kJ
347
17
23
19
14
17
3
68
10
113
7
40
4
7
37
61
103
86
140
74
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ENE
4
1.5
ENE
5
1.2
ENE
6
0.4
WNW
3
0.6
SW
4
0.6
SW
5
0.4
SW
4
0.5
NE
3
1.5
E
9
1.5
ENE
6
1.3
ENE
6
1.9
ENE
6
1.8
ENE
6
1.6
ENE
6
1.5
ENE
6
1
NNE
6
0.4
W
3
Energy kJ
24
120
81
3
10
17
4
5
359
138
113
284
252
191
154
62
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
2
2
4
1
1
3
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
4
2
2
1
2
Distance (km)
0
2
0
0
950
0
0
950
0
10
10
10
10
951
367
10
950
0
0
2
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Madagascar - East
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
3
3
1
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Madagascar
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
3
3
1
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
9
8
7
9
9
9
7
7
9
8
5
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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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