Fort Dauphin surfForecast / East / Madagascar

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Saturday 31 Jan 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
27.1° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 01) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. 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 1.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 04) 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 1.0m 8s period and expected on Monday (Feb 02) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (EAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sun 1st Feb)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Best Surf12AM (Sun 1st Feb)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Most Powerful 6AM (Wed 4th Feb)4ft (1.2m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
0
0
1
2
0
1
1
0
1
2
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
2
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSE
0.7
SSW
0.9
SSW
1
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
1
E
1.8
ESE
1.6
ESE
Period(s) (?)13131313121212917161414131312121211878
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)491421378361333250199146264397425494326317206206196164133343287
Wind
(km/h)
20
E
10
NE
10
E
15
E
10
ENE
5
ESE
15
ESE
10
NE
10
E
15
SE
10
ESE
5
ESE
15
SE
10
ESE
10
SSE
15
SSE
10
E
15
E
20
E
15
NE
15
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crossglassoncross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
on
glassononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:14PM
0.23
8:37AM
0.37
8:40PM
0.26
9:02AM
0.41
9:05PM
0.28
9:27AM
0.43
9:30PM
0.29
9:51AM
0.44
9:54PM
0.30
10:14AM
0.43
10:19PM
0.31
10:35AM
0.41
10:42PM
0.30
10:53AM
0.37
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:11AM
0.04
3:18PM
0.04
2:35AM
0.02
3:40PM
0.03
2:59AM
0.00
4:02PM
0.02
3:23AM
-0.01
4:21PM
0.02
3:47AM
-0.00
4:40PM
0.02
4:11AM
0.01
4:57PM
0.03
4:35AM
0.03
Sat
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Sunrise--5:28--5:28--5:28--5:30--5:31--5:31--5:31
Sunset6:42--6:42--6:42--6:40--6:40--6:39--6:38--
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
--24112---311--------
Temp. °C282527262527262527272527262526252526262528
Feels °C (?)282729272830282829282729272628252626252527
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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 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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