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Fort Dauphin surfForecast / East / Madagascar
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Sunday 17 May 2026 EATForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
25.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Monday (May 18) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fort Dauphin in the next 16 days are 1.7m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 9AM. 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 Sunday (May 24) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EAT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Mon 18th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Mon 18th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Fri 22nd May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fort Dauphin over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sun 24 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
S 13 | S 12 | S 9 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | E 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 | E 7 | S 12 | |
1103 | 830 | 441 | 682 | 640 | 501 | 353 | 404 | 532 | 508 | 384 | 227 | 1046 | 1212 | 974 | 749 | 566 | 240 | 363 | 328 | 446 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 8:42AM0.29m | 9:18PM0.36m | 9:13AM0.27m | 9:52PM0.36m | 9:44AM0.24m | 10:30PM0.36m | 10:13AM0.21m | 11:12PM0.34m | 10:42AM0.19m | 00:02AM0.32m | 11:15AM0.16m | 1:13AM0.29m | 3:27PM0.15m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:06AM0.05m | 2:50PM0.00m | 3:45AM0.06m | 3:15PM0.01m | 4:26AM0.07m | 3:39PM0.03m | 5:13AM0.10m | 4:05PM0.05m | 6:12AM0.12m | 4:31PM0.07m | 7:37AM0.14m | 5:01PM0.11m | 10:13AM0.14m | 5:51PM0.15m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — |
 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 |
2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 7 | 6 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 23 |
23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 13 | S 12 | E 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | SE 7 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 |
 kJ | 1103 | 830 | 441 | 277 | 640 | 501 | 353 | 404 | 532 | 508 | 245 | 227 | 255 | 1212 | 974 | 749 | 566 | 198 | 363 | 233 | 446 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | S 14 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 16 | ESE 10 | S 8 | SSE 7 | S 21 | SSW 12 | S 15 | S 13 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 170 | 183 | 139 | 682 | 145 | 136 | 336 | 300 | 311 | 71 | 384 | 219 | 1046 | 305 | 113 | 77 | 9 | 240 | 112 | 280 | 30 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | S 17 | S 16 | E 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | S 11 | S 14 | SSW 12 | S 8 | ESE 10 | SSE 16 | — | SW 20 | SW 20 | SSW 18 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 67 | 53 | 321 | 103 | 163 | 206 | 129 | 98 | 146 | 301 | 58 | 132 | 127 | 42 | 56 | 51 | — | 15 | 15 | 31 | 50 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | — | ESE 8 | E 9 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 114 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 82 | 149 | 161 | 137 | 131 | — | 133 | 190 | 195 | 232 | 297 | 328 | 322 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 951 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 951 | 10 | 10 | 951 | 0 | 10 | 950 |
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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.
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