Fort Dauphin surfForecast / East / Madagascar

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Thursday 07 May 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
24.5° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 (May 08) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 21s. 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 1.9m 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 2.0m 6s period and expected on Monday (May 11) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (EAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Fri 8th May)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Best Surf 9AM (Fri 8th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 19s
Most Powerful 9PM (Fri 8th May)6ft (1.9m) 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 30°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
3
0
2
2
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
ENE
5
1.7
ENE
6
1.1
S
10
0.8
SSE
19
1.6
SSE
16
1.8
S
15
1.4
S
14
1.2
S
13
1
S
12
0.8
SSE
11
0.6
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
SW
11
0.6
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
90
188
257
492
1287
1430
769
490
289
167
167
295
243
169
142
76
70
69
372
508
682
Wind (km/h)
25
NE
30
ENE
20
NNE
15
NNE
25
ENE
20
NNE
15
NNE
30
ENE
20
NNE
10
NE
25
ENE
20
NNE
20
NE
30
NE
20
NNE
25
NE
30
NE
25
NNE
20
NE
30
ENE
20
NNE
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
10:04AM0.23m
11:02PM0.29m
10:24AM0.21m
11:45PM0.27m
10:44AM0.19m
00:59AM0.26m
4:00AM0.26m
6:16PM0.20m
5:08AM0.29m
6:39PM0.24m
5:50AM0.31m
7:03PM0.27m
Low Tide
4:21PM0.05m
5:37AM0.13m
4:47PM0.08m
6:58AM0.16m
5:09PM0.12m
2:19PM0.15m
11:54AM0.12m
10:00PM0.17m
12:12PM0.08m
11:35PM0.16m
12:38PM0.05m
00:29AM0.13m
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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6:16
6:16
6:16
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
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5:20
5:19
5:17
5:17
5:16
5:16
5:15
Temp °C
29
28
24
30
28
24
29
28
23
29
28
23
29
27
23
28
28
23
28
27
23
26
26
24
29
27
25
27
26
23
27
26
24
27
25
23
25
26
22
26
26
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSE
10
0.5
SSE
10
1.1
S
10
1.3
SSE
11
1.6
SSE
16
1.8
S
15
1.4
S
14
1.2
S
13
1
S
12
0.8
SSE
11
0.7
SSE
11
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
SW
11
0.6
SW
10
0.5
SW
9
0.4
SSE
11
0.4
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
Energy kJ
74
56
257
400
1287
1430
769
490
289
167
130
295
243
169
80
43
40
69
372
508
682
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.1
SW
18
0.8
SSE
19
1.2
S
12
0.5
SE
7
0.6
ESE
8
0.7
ESE
7
0.8
SW
13
0.8
ENE
6
0.7
SW
11
0.9
SSE
13
0.8
SSE
12
0.6
SSE
12
0.6
SSW
15
0.5
S
11
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSE
11
0.3
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
10
Energy kJ
73
45
12
492
390
27
39
48
202
43
110
290
195
115
142
63
70
38
22
20
9
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.3
SSE
14
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
15
0.3
SW
15
0.3
SW
14
0.4
SSW
16
0.8
SW
11
0.6
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
S
12
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SW
9
0.2
SSW
17
Energy kJ
82
59
39
25
21
33
31
107
145
167
103
146
158
101
76
21
29
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
ENE
5
1.7
ENE
6
1.7
ENE
6
1.3
ENE
6
1.7
ENE
6
1.4
NE
6
0.9
NE
6
1.4
ENE
6
1.6
ENE
6
1.2
NE
5
1.3
ENE
5
1.6
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
7
2
ENE
6
1.7
ENE
7
1.8
ENE
7
2
ENE
6
2
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
7
1.7
ENE
6
1.6
E
8
Energy kJ
90
188
204
107
215
147
47
114
185
83
85
261
210
319
261
298
340
356
183
179
316
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
3
2
4
2
4
2
2
3
3
1
4
2
1
3
1
2
2
3
Distance (km)
367
950
370
0
951
10
0
950
367
2
950
10
367
950
10
370
950
367
10
950
10
Best forecast wave conditions in Madagascar - East
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
2
3
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Madagascar
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
1
2
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
6
6
6
5
5
5
5
4
6
9
5
5
4
5
9
5
5
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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