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 Monday (May 04) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. 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 2.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (EAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Mon 4th May)6ft (1.8m) 13s
Best Surf 3AM (Mon 4th May)6ft (1.8m) 13s
Most Powerful 6PM (Fri 8th May)7ft (2.2m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the NE by Thu afternoon).

Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sun
10
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
1
2
1
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
13
1.5
S
13
1.6
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
11
0.9
SSW
11
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.5
SW
13
1.8
ENE
6
0.8
S
10
1
S
18
1.6
SSE
16
1.9
SSE
14
1.4
S
13
1.2
S
13
1
S
12
0.8
SW
11
0.9
SW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1106
811
764
718
422
314
170
195
131
115
82
204
135
646
1365
1419
694
483
289
160
172
Wind (km/h)
5
SE
10
ENE
20
E
20
NE
25
NE
30
ENE
10
NNW
0
S
10
SE
5
N
20
NE
30
NE
25
NNE
20
NE
30
ENE
20
NNE
20
NE
30
NE
20
NE
25
NE
30
NE
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
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
High Tide
9:11PM0.36m
9:05AM0.29m
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
Low Tide
3:22AM0.04m
3:07PM-0.00m
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
part cloud
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
6:15
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:18
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5:22
5:21
5:20
5:20
5:19
5:17
5:17
Temp °C
24
24
24
23
28
28
23
27
26
23
29
28
24
29
28
24
28
27
24
27
27
26
23
23
22
26
26
23
28
28
27
27
26
23
27
27
25
26
26
24
25
25
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
13
1.5
S
13
1.6
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
11
0.9
SSW
11
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
S
10
0.7
SSE
10
0.6
SSE
10
0.6
SSW
12
0.8
S
10
1.3
SSE
10
1.6
SSE
16
1.9
SSE
14
1.4
S
13
1.2
S
13
1
S
12
0.8
SW
11
0.9
SW
11
Energy kJ
1106
811
764
718
422
314
170
195
98
100
74
90
135
335
1365
1419
694
483
289
145
172
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.1
SE
12
0.2
ESE
11
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
S
14
0.8
ENE
6
0.7
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.5
SSW
12
0.5
SSE
10
0.6
SSW
11
1
S
18
1.5
SSE
12
0.2
SSW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
12
0.8
S
11
0.6
S
11
Energy kJ
48
33
5
11
26
81
94
40
131
115
81
55
79
646
559
21
238
238
248
160
83
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
13
0.2
ESE
12
0.3
S
16
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SSE
10
0.7
S
10
0.6
ENE
6
0.4
E
6
0.5
SW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.3
SW
15
0.7
ESE
8
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.5
S
14
Energy kJ
7
13
46
25
35
98
26
9
82
17
12
10
25
34
51
31
52
84
107
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
8
0.9
ENE
4
1.2
ENE
5
1.7
ENE
6
1.3
ENE
6
0.9
NE
5
1.8
ENE
6
1.8
NE
6
1.1
NE
6
1.5
ENE
6
1.4
ENE
6
1.1
ENE
6
1.7
ENE
6
1.8
ENE
6
1.6
ENE
7
2.1
ENE
7
Energy kJ
32
27
64
168
124
33
204
231
85
139
132
85
201
269
247
384
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
3
3
3
1
1
2
1
2
3
1
3
3
4
3
4
3
2
2
Distance (km)
0
2
950
10
950
950
0
0
10
0
10
950
370
10
950
10
367
950
372
367
954
Best forecast wave conditions in Madagascar - East
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Madagascar
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
3
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
8
7
5
4
5
9
5
6
5
5
5
4
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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