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Lat Long: 25.01° S 46.99° E

Fort Dauphin Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 17 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fort Dauphin sea temperature is
21.4°C
1.9° 

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 17 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 20 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 24 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, S swell with 1,541 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 20 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s period with SSW 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 (Oct 20) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m 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 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 24) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 17) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (EAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Tue 20th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 20th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sat 24th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
17
Sunday
18
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
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0.9
SSW
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1.1
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
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SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
1.2
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15
1.2
SSW
13
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SSW
13
1.1
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
12
1.6
SSW
11
1.5
SSW
11
1.1
S
11
1
S
10
0.9
S
10
1
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
402
530
407
342
215
183
169
573
461
461
377
377
402
550
615
494
274
208
164
362
Wind (km/h)
35
NE
25
NNE
15
NE
30
NE
20
NNE
15
NE
25
NE
20
NNE
15
NE
25
NE
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ESE
10
ENE
15
E
5
NNW
10
ESE
20
ENE
15
NNE
10
NE
5
SSW
10
WSW
Wind State
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cross-off
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cross-off
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High Tide
9:59PM0.22m
11:01AM0.25m
9:45PM0.20m
11:37AM0.22m
5:14PM0.21m
5:49PM0.25m
6:52AM0.20m
6:12PM0.29m
6:59AM0.24m
6:35PM0.32m
7:16AM0.28m
6:57PM0.35m
Low Tide
4:52PM0.12m
4:16AM0.07m
5:20PM0.17m
3:51AM0.11m
2:45PM0.21m
2:23AM0.12m
1:23AM0.11m
11:46AM0.15m
1:05AM0.08m
12:21PM0.13m
1:10AM0.05m
12:51PM0.10m
1:26AM0.02m
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Temp °C
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33
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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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