Fort Dauphin Surf Break
Lat Long: 25.01° S 46.99° E

Fort Dauphin Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Fort Dauphin

Issued: 8 pm 04 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fort Dauphin sea temperature is
24.1° C

Normal for this time of year

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 4 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 7 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 7 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, ESE swell with 1,410 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 5 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s 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 Friday (Jun 05) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 07) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 8s period and expected on Monday (Jun 08) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (EAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Fri 5th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Best Surf 9PM (Sun 7th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Most Powerful12AM (Sun 7th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thu
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)
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
3
2
1
2
3
0
2
2
1
2
2
1
Swell
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Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
12
1.2
ESE
10
0.9
SSW
14
1.6
E
9
1.5
SSE
11
1.7
SSE
10
3
ESE
10
2.4
ESE
9
2.5
ESE
9
2.5
E
9
2
ESE
9
2.2
E
8
2.2
E
8
2.4
E
9
2.2
ESE
9
1.9
ESE
9
1.6
E
9
1.5
E
9
1.4
ESE
9
1.3
E
9
1.3
ESE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
210
271
322
408
467
598
1410
860
1131
1009
563
670
655
929
740
639
404
348
318
273
269
Wind (km/h)
10
NNE
15
NE
25
ENE
20
NE
20
NE
25
NE
20
NNE
25
NE
25
NE
15
NNE
15
NE
15
ENE
15
NNE
5
WNW
15
E
5
NNW
0
NNE
10
SE
5
N
0
WNW
10
SSE
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-off
glassy
on
High Tide
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
4:12PM0.19m
2:48AM0.28m
5:47PM0.22m
4:22AM0.27m
Low Tide
5:12AM0.10m
4:31PM0.04m
5:59AM0.11m
5:05PM0.07m
6:54AM0.12m
5:42PM0.10m
8:01AM0.12m
6:31PM0.14m
9:17AM0.11m
7:55PM0.17m
10:33AM0.09m
9:57PM0.18m
11:35AM0.07m
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:30
6:31
6:31
6:31
6:31
6:31
6:33
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5:08
5:08
5:08
5:08
5:08
5:08
5:08
 mm
1
1
1
1
3
Temp °C
21
24
24
22
25
25
22
25
25
22
23
22
20
24
24
21
23
23
21
24
23
Feels °C
22
22
22
21
22
22
21
23
23
22
24
22
19
24
24
21
23
23
23
24
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
10
1.1
ESE
9
0.9
SSW
13
1.5
SSE
11
1.7
SSE
10
0.3
SSW
13
1.1
SSE
10
0.3
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
16
2
ESE
9
0.4
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
2.4
E
9
2.2
ESE
9
1.9
ESE
9
1.6
E
9
1.5
E
9
1.4
ESE
9
1.3
E
9
1.3
ESE
9
Energy kJ
137
271
211
294
467
598
32
227
61
103
563
82
120
929
740
639
404
348
318
257
258
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
11
0.9
SSW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SSW
12
0.1
S
21
0.3
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SW
11
0.4
SW
10
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
11
0.6
SSW
14
0.7
SW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
Energy kJ
210
113
322
40
60
8
31
15
14
86
29
25
212
174
105
129
217
250
273
269
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
4
0.5
SSW
15
0.3
S
5
0.2
SSW
19
0.4
SW
12
0.3
SW
12
0.4
SW
11
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
18
0.2
SSW
15
0.5
SW
14
0.6
SSW
10
0.5
SW
9
0.7
SW
5
0.4
SW
6
0.5
SW
7
Energy kJ
1
123
4
36
38
22
31
4
5
7
21
93
65
39
27
11
27
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
3
0.9
ENE
4
1.6
E
9
1.6
E
9
1.6
ENE
5
3
ESE
10
2.4
ESE
9
2.5
ESE
9
2.5
E
9
1.9
NE
7
2.2
E
8
2.2
E
8
0.4
WSW
4
0.8
SW
9
Energy kJ
3
31
408
402
156
1410
860
1131
1009
352
670
655
6
112
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
4
3
2
1
2
3
3
2
2
1
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
10
10
10
367
951
367
367
950
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
951
0
0
10
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Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
3
2
1
2
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Madagascar
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
3
2
1
2
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
9
9
8
9
6
8
7
8
7
6
8
9
8
5
5
5
8
4
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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