Ambinanibe surfForecast / East / Madagascar

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Friday 01 May 2026 EAT
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Ambinanibe surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ambinanibe sea temperature is
25.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Saturday (May 02) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ambinanibe in the next 16 days are 2.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 02) 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 1.8m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 05) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (EAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sat 2nd May)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Best Surf 9AM (Sat 2nd May)3.5ft (1.0m) 19s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sat 2nd May)7ft (2.2m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
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)
2
1
2
4
3
4
4
2
2
1
1
1
0
0
2
2
0
2
1
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
SSW
13
1.9
SSW
13
1.5
S
12
1
SSW
19
1.7
SSW
17
2.2
SSW
16
2.1
SSW
14
1.9
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
12
1.1
S
11
0.8
S
11
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
SSE
10
0.5
S
12
1.4
S
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1713
1211
615
772
1688
2247
1797
1419
958
811
786
599
361
302
146
195
133
117
80
75
714
Wind (km/h)
25
NE
30
ENE
15
NNE
0
NE
10
SSE
5
NW
5
SW
15
SSE
10
SE
15
ESE
20
E
20
ENE
25
NE
30
ENE
15
N
5
ESE
15
ESE
0
ENE
10
E
25
E
20
NE
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
8:25PM0.36m
8:19AM0.32m
8:48PM0.36m
8:43AM0.30m
9:11PM0.36m
9:05AM0.29m
9:35PM0.35m
9:25AM0.27m
10:01PM0.33m
9:45AM0.25m
10:29PM0.32m
10:04AM0.23m
11:02PM0.29m
Low Tide
2:08PM0.00m
2:31AM0.05m
2:26PM-0.00m
2:56AM0.04m
2:46PM-0.01m
3:22AM0.04m
3:07PM-0.00m
3:49AM0.05m
3:30PM0.01m
4:18AM0.07m
3:55PM0.02m
4:52AM0.10m
4:21PM0.05m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:13
6:13
6:15
6:15
6:16
6:16
6:16
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5:23
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:21
5:20
5:20
1
Temp °C
27
27
23
27
26
23
26
26
24
24
24
23
27
28
23
28
27
24
27
27
24
25
25
23
27
27
26
27
27
26
24
23
22
25
26
23
29
28
27
26
26
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
SSW
13
1.9
SSW
13
1.5
S
12
1
SSW
11
1.7
SSW
17
2.2
SSW
16
2.1
SSW
14
1.9
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
12
1.1
S
11
0.8
S
11
0.8
ENE
6
0.8
S
10
0.7
SSE
10
0.6
SSE
10
0.5
S
12
1.4
S
14
Energy kJ
1713
1211
615
254
1688
2247
1797
1419
958
811
786
599
361
302
146
38
127
102
80
75
714
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
SSW
17
0.5
S
16
1
SSW
19
1.1
S
10
0.8
E
8
0.6
E
8
0.6
E
8
0.6
E
8
0.8
ESE
8
0.1
SE
12
0.2
ESE
11
0.4
SE
10
0.3
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
11
0.7
S
10
0.6
ENE
6
0.6
SSW
12
0.5
SW
12
0.5
SSE
10
0.9
S
9
Energy kJ
31
29
126
772
270
84
48
46
44
82
5
11
26
48
81
98
25
117
77
58
127
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
22
0.9
ENE
6
0.9
ENE
6
0.3
S
18
0.1
SE
13
0.1
W
20
0.1
S
19
0.3
SSE
12
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
12
0.5
ENE
5
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SW
13
0.3
ESE
8
Energy kJ
10
68
62
57
7
8
7
29
25
62
195
133
16
48
56
14
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
ENE
4
1.7
ENE
5
1.5
ENE
6
0.7
SSE
4
0.5
SSE
4
0.8
E
8
1.1
E
5
1.4
ENE
5
1.7
ENE
6
1.3
ENE
6
0.3
NE
5
1.2
ENE
5
1.1
NE
5
Energy kJ
61
161
164
17
10
82
51
99
194
131
4
57
53
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
5
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
1
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
Distance (km)
364
960
8
0
960
0
0
959
368
20
959
20
364
959
0
0
20
0
8
960
20
Best forecast wave conditions in Madagascar - East
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Madagascar
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
9
7
4
5
5
4
4
5
4
5
4
6
9
8
9
7
7
8
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in Madagascar - East? If you are looking for accommodation near Ambinanibe, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Madagascar - East, consider staying in Fort Dauphin which is 9 km (6 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 19 km (12 miles) away, Amboasary and Ambovombe.

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