Fort Dauphin surfForecast / East / Madagascar

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Friday 15 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
25.3° 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 Saturday (May 16) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. 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 2.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) 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 1.3m 8s period and expected on Saturday (May 16) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (EAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sat 16th May)6ft (1.8m) 13s
Best Surf 3AM (Sat 16th May)6ft (1.8m) 13s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sat 16th May)7ft (2.1m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Fri
22
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
0
3
1
1
2
1
1
3
1
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
1
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
13
2.1
SSW
15
2.1
SSW
14
2
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
12
1.6
S
9
1.4
S
14
1.4
S
13
1.3
S
12
1.4
E
12
1.5
ESE
12
1.5
ESE
11
1.5
ESE
11
1.5
ESE
10
1.4
ESE
10
0.9
S
17
1.3
S
16
1.4
S
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1206
995
998
1928
1724
1359
703
511
384
797
649
501
604
573
534
496
411
370
475
848
916
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
15
NE
25
ENE
15
NE
10
ENE
10
E
5
NNE
10
E
15
E
5
NNE
10
ENE
20
E
10
NE
10
NE
20
ESE
10
ENE
15
E
15
E
15
ENE
15
ENE
20
ENE
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
High Tide
7:36AM0.32m
8:19PM0.35m
8:09AM0.31m
8:47PM0.36m
8:42AM0.29m
9:18PM0.36m
9:13AM0.27m
9:52PM0.36m
9:44AM0.24m
10:30PM0.36m
10:13AM0.21m
11:12PM0.34m
10:42AM0.19m
Low Tide
1:51AM0.08m
1:59PM0.00m
2:29AM0.06m
2:25PM-0.00m
3:06AM0.05m
2:50PM0.00m
3:45AM0.06m
3:15PM0.01m
4:26AM0.07m
3:39PM0.03m
5:13AM0.10m
4:05PM0.05m
6:12AM0.12m
4:31PM0.07m
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:20
6:20
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:24
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:15
5:14
5:14
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:12
4
4
3
3
2
1
2
3
2
1
3
1
Temp °C
23
26
25
24
25
23
22
23
23
21
24
24
22
25
24
23
23
24
23
22
24
23
25
23
24
24
23
23
24
23
22
23
23
22
24
23
24
23
24
22
21
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
13
2.1
SSW
15
2.1
SSW
14
2
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
12
1.6
S
9
1.4
S
14
1.4
S
13
1.3
S
12
1.4
E
12
1.5
ESE
12
1.5
ESE
11
1.5
ESE
11
1.5
ESE
10
1.4
ESE
10
0.9
S
17
1.3
S
16
1.4
S
15
Energy kJ
1206
995
998
1928
1724
1359
703
511
384
797
649
501
565
573
534
496
411
370
475
848
916
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
11
0.6
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
17
1
E
9
1
E
9
1
E
9
1.2
SE
6
1
E
9
1.3
SSE
8
1
SSE
8
1
E
11
1.1
S
12
1
S
11
0.9
S
12
0.8
S
11
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SSW
12
0.5
SW
13
0.6
SW
11
Energy kJ
5
243
711
152
152
170
109
171
199
117
251
336
248
216
163
204
175
98
80
79
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
11
1
E
10
0.8
S
16
0.8
E
9
1
E
10
0.4
SW
13
0.7
SE
8
0.4
SW
13
0.5
SW
16
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
S
11
0.5
S
11
0.3
S
10
0.1
S
10
Energy kJ
4
183
321
103
196
44
64
42
122
186
83
58
17
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
ENE
5
1.1
E
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.1
E
9
1.3
SSE
6
1.4
SE
6
1.4
SE
7
1.2
SE
8
1.4
E
12
1.5
ESE
10
1.7
ESE
10
1.7
ESE
6
Energy kJ
78
173
229
181
120
146
173
182
604
428
528
253
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
3
4
3
3
4
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
4
3
Distance (km)
10
2
10
10
2
10
0
10
951
0
2
950
2
2
950
2
10
10
372
2
10
Best forecast wave conditions in Madagascar - East
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Madagascar
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
6
5
5
6
7
4
7
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
5
4
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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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