Fort Dauphin surfForecast / East / Madagascar

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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
25.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 (May 06) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s. 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 2.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (EAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Wed 6th May)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Best Surf 6AM (Sat 9th May)5ft (1.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 9PM (Fri 8th May)7ft (2.1m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Thu afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Mon
11
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
11
0.9
SSW
11
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
12
0.5
SW
13
1.7
ENE
6
1.1
S
10
1.3
SSE
10
1.4
SSE
17
2
SSE
15
1.4
SSE
14
1.2
S
13
1
S
12
0.8
S
17
0.9
S
15
0.8
SSE
13
0.7
SSE
12
0.6
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
634
422
314
170
195
131
129
82
194
262
385
1189
1703
799
498
299
355
381
239
157
164
Wind (km/h)
20
NE
25
NNE
30
NE
10
N
5
SE
10
ESE
10
NNE
20
NE
30
ENE
25
NNE
20
NE
30
ENE
20
NNE
20
NE
30
ENE
25
NNE
25
NE
30
NE
25
NNE
25
NE
30
NE
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
High Tide
9:35PM0.35m
9:25AM0.27m
10:01PM0.33m
9:45AM0.25m
10:29PM0.32m
10:04AM0.23m
11:02PM0.29m
10:24AM0.21m
11:45PM0.27m
10:44AM0.19m
00:59AM0.26m
4:00AM0.26m
Low Tide
3:49AM0.05m
3:30PM0.01m
4:18AM0.07m
3:55PM0.02m
4:52AM0.10m
4:21PM0.05m
5:37AM0.13m
4:47PM0.08m
6:58AM0.16m
5:09PM0.12m
2:19PM0.15m
11:54AM0.12m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:15
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:18
6:18
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5:21
5:20
5:20
5:19
5:17
5:17
5:16
Temp °C
23
28
28
23
27
26
23
29
28
24
29
28
23
28
27
24
27
27
23
28
27
22
26
26
23
28
27
26
27
26
23
26
25
23
26
26
24
25
26
22
26
25
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
11
0.9
SSW
11
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
12
0.7
SSE
10
0.6
SSE
10
0.5
SSE
10
1.1
S
10
1.3
SSE
10
1.4
SSE
17
2
SSE
15
1.4
SSE
14
1.2
S
13
1
S
12
0.8
S
17
0.9
S
15
0.8
SSE
13
0.7
SSE
12
0.6
S
12
Energy kJ
634
422
314
170
195
131
100
74
56
262
385
1189
1703
799
498
299
355
381
239
157
104
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
11
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
S
14
0.7
ENE
6
0.7
S
10
0.7
SSW
12
0.5
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
11
0.1
SW
18
0.6
SSE
19
1.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSW
15
0.8
ESE
8
0.4
SW
13
0.7
SW
11
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
11
0.7
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
16
Energy kJ
11
26
81
94
35
98
129
82
49
12
295
324
21
82
62
123
248
153
187
86
164
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
16
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SSE
10
0.7
S
10
0.6
ENE
6
0.4
SW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.2
SSW
18
0.1
SW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.3
SW
15
0.3
SW
15
0.2
SSW
18
0.5
S
19
0.7
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.6
SW
10
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
SW
10
Energy kJ
46
25
35
98
25
47
82
59
31
10
25
34
33
32
188
123
93
63
102
47
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
ENE
4
1.3
ENE
5
1.8
ENE
6
1.4
NE
6
0.5
ENE
5
0.9
ENE
5
1.7
ENE
6
1.7
NE
6
1.2
NE
6
1.9
ENE
6
1.4
NE
6
1
ENE
6
1.9
ENE
6
1.9
ENE
6
1.6
ENE
7
2.2
ENE
7
2
ENE
7
1.8
ENE
7
2.1
ENE
7
Energy kJ
38
77
197
152
16
42
194
209
109
270
147
75
255
300
269
432
372
298
419
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
4
3
2
4
1
1
4
Distance (km)
10
950
950
0
0
10
0
10
950
372
367
951
367
367
951
372
367
950
367
367
950
Best forecast wave conditions in Madagascar - East
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Madagascar
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
4
4
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
6
6
5
5
6
5
7
9
4
4
4
9
9
8
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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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