Ambinanibe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the next couple of weeks.

Alright, so we’ve got Ambinanibe to look at, and the first solid window is going to be a bit of a wait. The opening days are a write-off – Wednesday and Thursday are messy with wind and swell that just doesn’t line up right. Thursday afternoon does see a 10-foot bump from the SSE, but with a 10-second period and cross-onshore wind, it’s just a big, lumpy mess. Not for paddling.

Friday the 14th morning is where we finally get a real look. The wind swings light WNW, going clean and cross-offshore, with a 8-foot swell from the SSE at 10 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (1253), and the water temp is around 73°, which is bang on average for this time of year – no surprises there. This is the best of the first week. It’s a solid, clean combo for experienced surfers.

Saturday the 15th has a big groundswell pulse from the SSW, 7 feet at 18 seconds – that’s a very long period. The combined energy is strong (3352). The morning is clean with a cross-offshore breeze, but a 20 km/h wind is a bit firm. That long period will make it a bit walled and straight on a beach break, but if you find a corner or a point, it’ll be a freight train. Not for the faint-hearted.

After that, the swell backs right off into the middle of the week. From Sunday the 16th through to Thursday the 20th, it’s pretty quiet. Waves drop below 3 feet mostly, with periods getting long but no real power. The 20th morning goes glassy, but with only 2 feet on offer, it’s a tiny, clean little wave. Good for a longboard if you’re desperate.

Now, look ahead to Friday the 21st morning. This is a standout. A 6-foot S swell at 14 seconds, glassy conditions, and the combined energy is a massive 2968. That’s proper groundswell energy, and with zero wind, it’s gonna be smooth, clean, and powerful. This is the pick of the period for experienced surfers.

Then Sunday the 23rd morning is another one to circle. A 7-foot SSW swell with a 17-second period, clean cross-offshore light breeze, and a combined energy of 3221. That’s a very strong, very long period groundswell. It’s going to be a proper session for the crew that knows the line-up.

The very end of the run, Tuesday the 25th morning, is just huge – 10 feet from the S at 15 seconds. That’s a big, powerful swell. The combined energy is 3476, the strongest in the whole window. But the wind is cross-shore and fresh at 30 km/h, so it’s going to be wild and lumpy. Only for the hardcore, and even then, it’s a beast.

So, the short version: The first week is a slow start with Friday the 14th morning being the best. The real fire comes in the second week – Friday the 21st morning is the standout for clean, powerful lines, and Sunday the 23rd morning is right there with it. Mark those dates.

Rusty.

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