Ambinanibe Surf Break

Ambinanibe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 25.07° S 46.92° E

Issued: 8 am 01 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Ambinanibe sea temperature is
22.4° C

Slightly cooler than normal

Ambinanibe surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Ambinanibe surf forecast from 1 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 3 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 4 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 3,118 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ambinanibe this week:

The surf forecast for Ambinanibe over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 03) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ambinanibe in the next 16 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 04) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (EAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Fri 3rd Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Best Surf 3AM (Fri 3rd Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sat 4th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
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
2
2
1
2
3
1
2
2
1
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
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)
1.5
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
13
1.8
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
13
2.4
SSW
13
2.1
S
12
2.2
S
13
2.1
S
12
1.9
SSE
13
1.4
S
12
1.3
SSE
12
1.5
SSE
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1040
1014
722
702
499
384
746
724
476
418
1161
2412
1997
1808
1292
1534
1357
1249
537
486
767
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
20
ENE
20
NNE
15
NE
25
NE
20
NNE
0
SSW
10
E
10
NNE
5
WNW
15
SSW
10
SSE
10
SSE
10
SE
10
E
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
25
NE
25
ENE
20
ENE
Wind State
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
High Tide
9:01AM0.25m
9:41PM0.36m
9:29AM0.26m
10:08PM0.38m
9:56AM0.26m
10:35PM0.38m
10:26AM0.26m
11:01PM0.38m
10:59AM0.26m
11:27PM0.37m
11:35AM0.24m
11:54PM0.35m
12:17PM0.22m
00:23AM0.32m
Low Tide
3:02PM0.01m
4:05AM0.07m
3:31PM0.01m
4:35AM0.07m
3:59PM0.01m
5:07AM0.07m
4:28PM0.03m
5:40AM0.07m
4:56PM0.05m
6:15AM0.07m
5:25PM0.08m
6:54AM0.08m
5:56PM0.11m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
light rain
cloud
light rain
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:14
5:14
5:14
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
 mm
3
2
2
Temp °C
25
24
20
25
26
20
24
24
21
24
23
21
21
20
20
21
21
20
21
21
21
Feels °C
24
22
19
21
22
18
23
23
21
25
22
22
21
19
19
19
18
17
18
17
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
15
1.5
ESE
10
1.4
ESE
11
1.3
ESE
11
1.2
ESE
11
1.5
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
13
1.8
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
13
2.4
SSW
13
2.1
S
12
2.2
S
13
2.1
S
12
1.9
SSE
13
1.4
S
12
1.3
SSE
12
1.5
SSE
13
Energy kJ
1040
1014
445
466
366
323
746
724
476
418
1161
2412
1997
1808
1292
1534
1357
1249
537
486
767
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
9
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
13
1.1
ESE
11
1
ESE
11
1
ESE
10
0.9
ESE
10
1.4
SSW
17
0.9
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
9
0.3
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
17
0.4
SSW
16
1
SSE
14
0.9
SSE
14
0.4
SW
14
Energy kJ
294
299
722
702
499
384
286
234
206
166
1125
140
109
123
68
61
59
102
362
330
46
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
9
0.2
S
18
0.8
S
16
0.8
ENE
6
0.6
ENE
6
0.2
SSE
8
0.4
ENE
5
0.9
ESE
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.3
ENE
7
0.1
S
21
0.2
SSW
19
0.5
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.1
SE
20
Energy kJ
28
25
322
47
21
6
10
180
9
9
9
37
154
78
85
82
15
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
4
1
ENE
5
1
NE
5
1.6
ENE
6
1.6
NE
6
0.9
NE
5
0.6
ENE
5
0.2
SSE
9
1
ESE
5
1.6
E
6
1.6
E
6
1.9
E
6
1.9
E
6
1.8
ENE
6
1.9
ENE
6
Energy kJ
29
50
45
160
190
49
17
8
56
160
169
282
297
256
293
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
4
4
3
3
2
2
4
3
4
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
Distance (km)
0
959
10
10
959
8
0
20
0
0
9
42
368
959
20
959
960
20
20
20
20
Best forecast wave conditions in Madagascar - East
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Madagascar
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
8
7
5
7
5
6
5
5
5
5
9
7
6
7
9
7
5
9
9
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Information about the Ambinanibe Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Ambinanibe provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ambinanibe can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ambinanibe 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 (Ambinanibe) 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 Ambinanibe 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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