Fort Dauphin Surf Break

Fort Dauphin Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 25.01° S 46.99° E

Issued: 2 pm 25 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fort Dauphin sea temperature is
22.6° C

Slightly cooler than normal

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 25 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 29 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 28 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,559 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 29 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s 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 Monday (Jun 29) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.8m and 7s 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 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 28) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (EAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Mon 29th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Best Surf 6AM (Mon 29th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sun 28th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
2
1
1
2
0
0
1
2
0
3
2
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
14
1
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
18
1.2
SSW
17
1.2
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
18
1.7
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
1.8
E
8
1.5
ESE
9
1.7
E
8
1.2
SSW
17
1.5
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
589
372
395
827
674
749
508
1219
1559
1294
845
542
459
408
328
411
867
1081
921
647
585
Wind (km/h)
20
E
10
NE
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
E
20
ENE
15
ENE
20
NE
25
NE
15
NE
20
NE
25
NE
15
NNE
15
NE
20
ENE
15
NNE
10
NE
20
ENE
10
ENE
20
ENE
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
6:19PM0.24m
5:37AM0.21m
7:03PM0.27m
6:39AM0.22m
7:39PM0.29m
7:25AM0.22m
8:12PM0.31m
8:02AM0.23m
8:43PM0.33m
8:33AM0.24m
9:13PM0.35m
9:01AM0.25m
9:41PM0.36m
9:29AM0.26m
Low Tide
00:51AM0.17m
12:05PM0.09m
1:44AM0.14m
12:53PM0.07m
2:16AM0.11m
1:30PM0.05m
2:42AM0.09m
2:03PM0.03m
3:09AM0.08m
2:33PM0.02m
3:36AM0.07m
3:02PM0.01m
4:05AM0.07m
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:12
5:12
5:12
5:12
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:14
 mm
2
6
2
4
2
2
4
2
Temp °C
24
21
22
22
21
21
22
21
22
22
20
23
23
20
23
23
20
23
23
21
23
Feels °C
23
21
21
21
20
20
20
19
19
19
18
20
20
18
21
21
20
22
22
21
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
14
1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
17
1.2
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
18
1.7
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
1.5
ESE
9
0.9
SSW
13
1.4
ESE
9
1.4
ESE
9
1.4
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
Energy kJ
589
372
227
827
674
749
508
1219
1559
1294
845
542
459
366
328
282
287
333
921
647
585
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
15
0.4
SSW
19
0.8
SSW
18
0.3
S
11
0.1
S
20
0.3
SSW
19
1.1
SW
14
0.2
S
7
0.4
SSE
7
0.4
SSE
7
0.4
SSE
7
0.1
SW
22
0.9
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
19
1.2
SSW
17
1.5
SSW
16
1.1
ESE
9
1.2
ESE
10
1
ESE
11
Energy kJ
17
145
395
21
8
73
499
4
18
17
21
19
261
210
867
1081
203
246
247
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
22
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
15
0.3
SSW
20
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
ESE
9
Energy kJ
19
6
4
78
219
65
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
ESE
7
1.6
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
7
1.6
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
8
1.8
E
6
1.6
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.9
E
7
1.7
E
8
1.8
E
8
1.8
E
8
0.8
NE
4
1.7
E
8
0.8
NE
4
1.6
E
9
1.2
ENE
5
1.3
ENE
5
1.3
ENE
5
Energy kJ
162
296
318
300
292
291
310
276
347
313
319
354
388
408
29
411
22
425
59
77
95
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
2
2
2
3
4
3
3
3
Distance (km)
950
2
2
951
950
376
953
10
10
951
10
10
951
10
0
10
0
2
10
2
10
Best forecast wave conditions in Madagascar - East
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
4
4
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Madagascar
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
4
4
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
6
8
5
6
5
8
7
5
8
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
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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