Fort Dauphin Surf Break

Lat Long: 25.01° S 46.99° E

Fort Dauphin Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 20 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fort Dauphin sea temperature is
23.1° C
0.1° 

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 20 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with 2,445 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s period with S 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fort Dauphin in the next 16 days are 2.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (EAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Tue 21st Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s
Best Surf 3AM (Tue 21st Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s
Most Powerful12PM (Sun 26th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
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3
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1
0
1
1
0
0
1
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2
1
0
1
2
1
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
S
12
1.9
S
12
1.9
SSE
13
1.8
SSE
12
1.7
SSE
12
1.5
SSE
12
1.3
SSE
12
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
13
1.7
S
7
1.2
SSW
19
1.9
SSW
16
2.1
SSW
16
1.9
SSW
15
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1095
1027
1211
947
838
614
461
554
491
512
461
461
538
405
255
939
1991
2219
1620
Wind (km/h)
10
NNE
5
SSW
10
SE
5
NNE
10
NE
20
ENE
15
NE
20
NE
25
ENE
20
NE
20
NNE
25
NE
10
WNW
15
WSW
25
SSW
10
S
10
SE
15
ESE
10
E
Wind State
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glassy
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cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
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cross-off
cross
cross-on
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on
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High Tide
11:39PM0.34m
11:58AM0.24m
11:56PM0.30m
12:34PM0.22m
00:01AM0.25m
1:40PM0.19m
11:37PM0.22m
6:49PM0.21m
5:44AM0.17m
7:24PM0.24m
7:04AM0.19m
7:52PM0.28m
Low Tide
6:16AM0.08m
5:41PM0.10m
6:43AM0.09m
6:12PM0.14m
7:16AM0.11m
6:47PM0.17m
8:19AM0.13m
3:13AM0.16m
12:21PM0.12m
2:39AM0.13m
1:15PM0.09m
2:41AM0.11m
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Temp °C
20
22
23
20
23
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Feels °C
20
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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.

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