Fort Dauphin Surf Break

Fort Dauphin Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 25.01° S 46.99° E

Issued: 2 pm 14 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fort Dauphin sea temperature is
23.1° C

Slightly cooler than normal

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 14 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 16 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 21 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, S swell with 5,067 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 16 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s 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 (Jun 16) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 4s 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 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 21) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (EAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Tue 16th Jun)6ft (1.9m) 14s
Best Surf 3AM (Tue 16th Jun)6ft (1.9m) 14s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sun 21st Jun)13ft (4.0m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the SW by Sat morning).

Sun
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
1
0
1
1
1
2
1
0
2
3
1
3
3
1
3
2
1
3
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)
0.8
SSW
11
2
SSW
14
2.2
SSW
13
2.2
SSW
13
2
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
13
1
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
S
16
1.6
S
14
1.7
S
14
1.9
S
14
2
S
14
2.1
S
14
1.9
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
13
3.5
SSW
10
4
S
13
3.5
S
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
148
1548
1605
1616
1421
1042
901
638
308
246
412
1072
1110
1463
1663
1779
1347
929
2104
4771
4445
Wind (km/h)
15
ESE
10
ENE
15
ENE
20
ENE
15
NE
15
NE
20
ENE
15
NNE
15
NE
20
ENE
10
NNE
0
S
10
SE
5
ENE
0
NW
15
S
10
WNW
20
W
25
SW
20
SW
20
S
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
8:13PM0.33m
8:05AM0.26m
8:47PM0.35m
8:44AM0.25m
9:23PM0.37m
9:20AM0.24m
10:00PM0.39m
9:55AM0.23m
10:37PM0.39m
10:30AM0.22m
11:14PM0.38m
11:07AM0.21m
11:52PM0.36m
11:51AM0.20m
Low Tide
2:41AM0.08m
2:15PM0.02m
3:24AM0.06m
2:46PM0.02m
4:06AM0.06m
3:16PM0.02m
4:47AM0.07m
3:46PM0.03m
5:27AM0.08m
4:18PM0.04m
6:08AM0.09m
4:51PM0.06m
6:49AM0.11m
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:33
6:33
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:09
5:09
5:09
5:09
5:09
5:09
5:09
5:10
 mm
1
2
2
Temp °C
22
22
22
22
21
24
24
21
25
25
22
24
23
22
23
22
20
22
20
19
20
Feels °C
21
23
21
21
20
21
21
20
23
23
23
24
23
23
23
21
20
17
16
14
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
11
2
SSW
14
2.2
SSW
13
2.2
SSW
13
2
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
13
1
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
S
16
1.6
S
14
1.7
S
14
1.9
S
14
2
S
14
2.1
S
14
1.9
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
13
0.4
E
8
0.3
E
8
3.5
S
13
Energy kJ
148
1548
1605
1616
1421
1042
901
638
308
246
412
1072
1110
1463
1663
1779
1347
929
22
12
4445
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
8
0.6
E
8
0.6
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.8
ESE
8
1
ESE
8
0.8
ESE
8
0.7
S
12
0.6
S
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.9
E
9
0.8
E
8
0.8
E
8
0.7
E
8
0.7
E
8
0.6
E
8
0.7
SSW
16
Energy kJ
33
50
55
79
74
90
137
87
141
103
161
117
90
86
69
69
49
229
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
6
0.6
E
8
0.6
SE
7
0.6
SE
7
0.1
SE
13
0.6
E
8
0.6
E
8
0.7
S
11
0.2
S
10
0.3
S
5
0.5
SSE
4
0.1
SW
19
0.5
SSW
18
0.5
E
8
Energy kJ
19
50
37
37
7
51
51
116
8
4
12
15
174
34
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
3
0.6
ENE
3
0.8
ENE
4
0.7
NE
4
1.4
E
8
1
NE
4
1.1
E
7
1
E
6
1.1
E
8
0.6
SSE
4
0.6
SE
4
0.6
SW
3
1.3
SW
6
3.5
SSW
10
4
S
13
Energy kJ
3
9
20
15
241
39
107
81
173
16
16
9
112
2104
4771
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
4
4
4
4
3
2
2
4
2
3
4
3
3
4
3
3
4
4
3
Distance (km)
10
2
2
372
10
10
10
0
2
951
0
0
10
0
0
950
0
2
1173
1178
990
Best forecast wave conditions in Madagascar - East
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
4
4
4
3
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Madagascar
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
8
8
7
5
5
5
9
9
9
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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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