Fort Dauphin surfForecast / East / Madagascar

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Tuesday 16 Dec 2025 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 1.6°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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 18) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fort Dauphin in the next 12 days are 2.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 22) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 17) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (EAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Thu 18th Dec)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf 3AM (Mon 22nd Dec)6.5ft (2.0m) 17s
Most Powerful 6AM (Mon 22nd Dec)7ft (2.2m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fort Dauphin over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sat night, fresh winds from the ENE by Sun morning).

Tue
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
3
2
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.7
E
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
1.5
E
0.7
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.2
SSW
1
S
0.9
S
1.8
SSW
2.2
SSW
2.1
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.4
SSW
Period(s) (?)1313141313812128111412121211111816151413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2652694533312613861961293171113714755404252511911886230518471111700
Wind
(km/h)
35
ENE
25
NE
30
NE
35
NE
20
NNE
15
NE
30
ENE
10
NNE
15
NE
30
ENE
20
NE
25
NE
30
NE
15
NE
15
ENE
30
ENE
20
NE
20
NE
25
ENE
20
NE
25
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:15PM
0.23
7:21AM
0.29
6:59PM
0.24
7:50AM
0.31
7:36PM
0.24
8:19AM
0.33
8:08PM
0.25
8:47AM
0.34
8:36PM
0.26
9:16AM
0.36
9:03PM
0.26
9:44AM
0.37
9:30PM
0.26
10:13AM
0.38
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:39AM
0.07
1:44PM
0.12
1:10AM
0.05
2:12PM
0.10
1:40AM
0.03
2:39PM
0.08
2:09AM
0.02
3:07PM
0.07
2:38AM
0.00
3:37PM
0.06
3:07AM
-0.00
4:08PM
0.06
3:36AM
0.00
Tue
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Sunrise--4:56--4:56--4:56--4:58--4:58--4:58--4:58
Sunset6:37--6:37--6:38--6:38--6:39--6:39--6:40--
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C272428272430282530282527282429292528272427
Feels °C (?)242226242228262728272626262626272526262425
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The above surf forecast table for Fort Dauphin provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 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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