Fort Dauphin Surf Break

Fort Dauphin Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 25.01° S 46.99° E

Issued: 2 am 23 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fort Dauphin sea temperature is
22.3° C

1.3°C colder than average for this time of year

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 23 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 23 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 20s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 23 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 19s period, S swell with 3,152 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 23 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 20s 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 (Jun 23) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s 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 2.1m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jun 29) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (EAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Tue 23rd Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 20s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 23rd Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 20s
Most Powerful 3PM (Tue 23rd Jun)7ft (2.1m) 19s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
4
2
1
3
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
2
1
1
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
S
20
2.1
S
19
2
S
17
1.7
S
16
1.6
S
15
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
18
1.2
SSW
17
1.2
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
18
1.6
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
1.9
E
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2534
3152
2413
1440
1123
845
646
478
307
395
837
674
749
508
1192
1360
1224
845
549
452
410
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
25
ENE
15
NNE
10
NE
20
ENE
10
NNE
15
NE
20
ENE
15
ENE
15
E
15
E
10
ENE
15
ENE
20
ENE
15
ENE
20
ENE
25
NE
20
NNE
20
NE
25
NE
15
NNE
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
2:58PM0.19m
2:11AM0.25m
5:11PM0.21m
4:01AM0.22m
6:19PM0.24m
5:37AM0.21m
7:03PM0.27m
6:39AM0.22m
7:39PM0.29m
7:25AM0.22m
8:12PM0.31m
8:02AM0.23m
8:43PM0.33m
Low Tide
7:14PM0.16m
9:34AM0.12m
9:17PM0.19m
10:58AM0.11m
00:51AM0.17m
12:05PM0.09m
1:44AM0.14m
12:53PM0.07m
2:16AM0.11m
1:30PM0.05m
2:42AM0.09m
2:03PM0.03m
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:35
6:35
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:10
5:10
5:12
5:12
5:12
5:12
5:13
 mm
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
4
1
Temp °C
23
22
20
24
24
21
23
23
22
23
22
22
22
22
21
21
22
20
24
24
21
Feels °C
20
19
18
21
22
21
21
22
21
22
21
21
21
20
20
18
20
18
21
21
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
S
20
2.1
S
19
2
S
17
1.7
S
16
1.6
S
15
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
17
1.2
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
18
1.6
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
Energy kJ
2534
3152
2413
1440
1123
845
646
478
307
227
837
674
749
508
1192
1360
1224
845
549
452
356
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SSE
9
1.3
SSE
9
1.3
SE
9
1.4
SE
8
1.5
ESE
8
0.7
SE
9
0.3
SE
11
0.2
S
15
0.4
SSW
19
0.8
SSW
18
0.3
S
11
0.4
SSW
19
1.1
SW
14
0.3
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.5
SSE
8
0.1
S
24
0.3
SSW
22
Energy kJ
334
282
255
255
263
86
19
17
145
395
21
124
440
10
31
33
12
96
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
12
0.4
SE
12
0.6
SE
12
0.6
SE
12
0.4
SE
11
0.3
S
15
0.1
SW
22
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
24
0.4
SW
22
Energy kJ
24
53
90
87
46
40
19
6
5
4
12
124
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
ENE
5
1.4
ENE
5
1.2
ENE
5
1.5
E
7
1.3
E
7
1.5
ESE
7
1.6
ESE
7
1.6
ESE
7
1.5
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
8
1.5
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.8
E
7
1.8
E
6
1.7
E
6
1.8
ENE
6
1.7
E
6
1.8
E
7
1.9
E
8
Energy kJ
88
103
69
220
145
198
261
254
250
240
273
294
279
348
263
211
229
243
349
410
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
4
3
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
2
4
Distance (km)
10
0
951
367
2
10
0
2
950
2
376
951
2
376
951
2
10
951
10
367
951
Best forecast wave conditions in Madagascar - East
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Madagascar
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
5
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
7
9
8
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
8
9
7
7
5
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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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