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
25.0° 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 Saturday (Apr 25) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 10s 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 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 9s period and expected on Monday (Apr 27) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (EAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sat 25th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 15s
Best Surf12AM (Thu 30th Apr)7.5ft (2.3m) 16s
Most Powerful 3AM (Thu 30th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 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 Sun morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thu
30
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
1
3
1
0
0
1
0
1
2
1
2
1
0
1
1
0
4
3
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
13
2.4
SSW
17
1.7
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
1.9
ENE
6
0.8
SSW
12
1.3
E
9
1.3
E
9
1.3
E
9
1.1
E
9
1.1
E
9
0.9
E
9
0.9
E
9
0.5
S
15
2.3
SSW
16
3
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
615
943
3309
1493
834
668
461
285
230
195
275
269
275
194
188
127
117
104
2620
3199
2866
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
10
E
15
E
15
NE
20
NE
25
ENE
20
NE
25
NE
30
ENE
15
NNE
5
SSE
10
SE
5
NW
5
SSW
15
S
5
W
10
WSW
25
SW
10
WSW
10
SSW
10
SSW
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
on
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
High Tide
11:32PM0.28m
9:39AM0.18m
00:59AM0.25m
5:15AM0.27m
7:13PM0.20m
6:01AM0.30m
7:05PM0.24m
6:33AM0.32m
7:20PM0.28m
7:01AM0.33m
7:40PM0.31m
7:28AM0.34m
Low Tide
6:33AM0.17m
4:00PM0.10m
2:07PM0.11m
1:14PM0.10m
11:51PM0.16m
1:13PM0.07m
00:36AM0.13m
1:24PM0.05m
1:10AM0.11m
1:37PM0.03m
1:39AM0.08m
1:52PM0.02m
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
cloud
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6:09
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:13
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5:29
5:28
5:28
5:27
5:25
5:24
5:23
1
Temp °C
25
27
27
24
28
27
25
30
29
25
27
27
24
26
26
24
27
24
23
23
22
28
27
28
25
27
26
26
29
28
27
28
29
27
27
27
27
24
21
22
23
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
13
2.4
SSW
17
1.7
SSW
16
1.7
S
10
1.5
SSE
9
1.2
SSE
9
1.1
SSE
8
1
SSE
8
0.9
SE
8
1.3
E
9
0.8
SE
8
1.3
E
9
1.1
E
9
1.1
E
9
0.9
E
9
0.9
E
9
0.8
E
9
2.3
SSW
16
3
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
14
Energy kJ
615
943
3309
1493
561
352
208
173
143
98
275
84
275
194
188
127
117
97
2620
3199
2866
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
E
9
1.3
E
9
1.3
E
10
1.5
S
9
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.5
SE
7
0.6
SE
9
0.4
SE
7
0.5
S
15
1
SSW
6
0.7
E
8
0.7
E
8
Energy kJ
257
288
320
392
834
668
461
285
224
195
244
192
80
48
27
46
19
104
80
69
69
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
20
1.2
SSW
18
0.9
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.9
SE
8
0.7
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.5
SSW
11
0.4
SW
11
0.3
S
16
0.4
SE
7
0.8
E
8
0.3
SE
8
0.3
SE
7
Energy kJ
102
897
158
154
105
142
107
70
30
42
12
92
9
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.3
ENE
5
1.4
ENE
6
1.9
ENE
6
1.7
ENE
9
1.7
ENE
9
1.3
E
9
1.5
ENE
9
0.3
SW
4
0.7
SSW
4
0.9
SSW
4
Energy kJ
426
371
480
82
124
230
487
435
269
377
2
16
29
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
4
4
4
Distance (km)
2
10
952
10
10
10
10
404
950
0
0
14
0
0
951
0
0
950
0
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Madagascar - East
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
3
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Madagascar
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
4
4
3
3
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
6
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
4
4
5
5
8
6
5
5
5
5
9
5
8
9
8
8
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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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