Fort Dauphin surfForecast / East / Madagascar

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Wednesday 06 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
24.2° C
(Which is 1.1°C colder than average 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 Wednesday (May 06) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period. 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 1.9m 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 2.1m 7s period and expected on Monday (May 11) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (EAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Wed 6th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 9th May)6ft (1.8m) 15s
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). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Thu afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
0
0
1
2
0
3
2
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.5
SW
13
1.7
ENE
6
1.2
S
10
0.8
SSE
19
1.6
SSE
16
1.8
SSE
15
1.4
S
14
1.2
S
13
1
S
12
0.6
S
17
0.8
S
15
0.9
SSE
13
0.8
S
12
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
195
131
115
82
188
294
492
1287
1460
769
490
290
195
290
295
199
158
142
116
102
68
Wind (km/h)
5
SE
10
ESE
15
NNE
20
NE
30
ENE
20
NNE
10
NNE
25
ENE
15
NNE
15
NE
30
ENE
20
NNE
15
NNE
25
ENE
20
NNE
20
NE
30
NE
20
NNE
15
NNE
25
ENE
15
NNE
glassy
on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
9:45AM0.25m
10:29PM0.32m
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
Low Tide
3:55PM0.02m
4:52AM0.10m
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
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
6:16
6:18
6:18
6:18
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5:20
5:20
5:19
5:17
5:17
5:16
5:16
Temp °C
27
26
23
29
27
24
30
29
23
29
28
23
29
28
23
28
28
24
30
28
23
28
27
26
27
25
24
28
27
23
27
26
23
27
26
24
26
26
24
29
27
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
S
10
0.6
SSE
10
0.6
SSE
10
0.5
SSE
10
1.2
S
10
1.3
S
11
1.6
SSE
16
1.8
SSE
15
1.4
S
14
1.2
S
13
1
S
12
0.8
S
12
0.8
S
15
0.9
SSE
13
0.8
S
12
0.7
SW
11
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
9
0.5
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
Energy kJ
195
98
75
74
56
294
381
1287
1460
769
490
290
169
290
295
199
123
142
56
102
68
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ENE
6
0.7
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.5
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.1
SW
18
0.8
SSE
19
1.2
SSE
12
0.2
SSW
15
0.6
ESE
8
0.7
ESE
8
0.7
ESE
7
0.8
SW
11
0.7
SW
11
0.7
SW
10
0.6
SW
10
0.7
S
12
0.6
SSW
10
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SSE
11
0.4
SSE
11
Energy kJ
38
131
115
82
46
12
492
404
21
40
52
55
142
110
98
60
139
68
116
40
39
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
10
0.6
ENE
6
0.4
SW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.3
SSE
14
0.2
SSW
16
0.1
SW
20
0.3
SW
15
0.3
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.6
S
17
0.7
S
12
0.5
S
13
0.5
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
S
12
0.4
SSE
11
0.5
SW
9
0.3
SSW
16
Energy kJ
98
24
47
82
59
39
25
15
33
31
166
195
132
90
146
158
101
43
40
52
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ENE
5
1.2
ENE
5
1.7
ENE
6
1.7
ENE
6
1.3
ENE
6
1.7
ENE
6
1.3
ENE
6
0.9
ENE
6
1.4
ENE
6
1.6
NE
6
1.3
E
7
1.7
ENE
7
1.7
ENE
7
1.7
ENE
7
2
ENE
7
2
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
6
1.6
ENE
6
Energy kJ
23
69
188
204
115
211
120
57
114
155
186
262
301
262
350
440
234
213
210
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
3
3
2
4
2
3
4
1
1
3
1
1
3
1
Distance (km)
0
10
0
367
950
372
0
950
0
0
950
367
10
950
367
367
950
367
0
950
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Madagascar - East
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Madagascar
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
6
7
5
5
6
7
7
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
7
9
9
9
9
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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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