Ambinanibe surfForecast / East / Madagascar

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Friday 08 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
24.8° 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 Friday (May 08) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 11s. 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 1.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (EAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Fri 8th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 19s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 9th May)6ft (1.8m) 15s
Most Powerful 9PM (Fri 8th May)6ft (1.9m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
4
3
1
2
1
0
2
2
0
1
0
0
1
3
1
2
3
0
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSE
19
1.6
SSE
16
1.8
SSE
15
1.4
SSE
14
1.2
S
13
1
S
12
0.8
SSE
11
0.9
SW
11
0.9
SSE
13
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
SW
11
0.7
SSW
15
0.5
S
12
0.4
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
492
1287
1460
788
490
294
170
179
290
247
172
188
77
70
170
479
710
779
863
793
1090
Wind (km/h)
10
NNE
25
ENE
15
NNE
10
NNE
25
ENE
20
NNE
15
NE
25
ENE
20
NNE
15
NE
25
ENE
20
NNE
15
NNE
25
ENE
25
NNE
15
NNE
25
ENE
20
NNE
10
NE
25
ENE
25
NE
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
10:24AM0.21m
11:45PM0.27m
10:44AM0.19m
00:59AM0.26m
4:00AM0.26m
6:16PM0.20m
5:08AM0.29m
6:39PM0.24m
5:50AM0.31m
7:03PM0.27m
6:27AM0.32m
7:27PM0.30m
Low Tide
4:47PM0.08m
6:58AM0.16m
5:09PM0.12m
2:19PM0.15m
11:54AM0.12m
10:00PM0.17m
12:12PM0.08m
11:35PM0.16m
12:38PM0.05m
00:29AM0.13m
1:06PM0.03m
1:12AM0.10m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:16
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:20
6:20
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5:19
5:19
5:17
5:16
5:16
5:15
5:15
Temp °C
30
29
24
30
29
23
29
28
23
29
29
23
29
28
23
29
29
23
28
27
24
30
28
24
29
28
23
27
26
23
27
28
24
28
27
22
27
27
23
27
25
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSE
11
1.6
SSE
16
1.8
SSE
15
1.4
SSE
14
1.2
S
13
1
S
12
0.8
SSE
11
0.9
SW
11
0.9
SSE
13
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
SW
11
0.6
SW
10
0.5
S
12
0.4
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
14
Energy kJ
400
1287
1460
788
490
294
170
179
290
247
172
80
67
70
170
479
710
779
863
793
1090
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSE
19
1.3
SSE
12
0.2
SSW
15
0.5
ESE
7
0.5
ESE
7
0.6
SW
13
0.8
SW
11
0.7
S
12
0.7
SSW
13
0.8
SSE
12
0.6
SSE
12
0.7
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSE
11
0.4
SSE
11
1.2
ENE
7
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.1
S
9
Energy kJ
492
470
21
30
30
101
150
132
149
198
115
188
77
40
39
121
10
9
4
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
14
0.2
SSW
16
0.1
SW
20
0.3
SW
15
0.3
SW
14
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
14
0.6
SW
11
0.4
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.5
S
12
0.4
SW
9
0.4
SW
9
0.3
SW
8
0.3
SSE
11
Energy kJ
39
25
15
33
33
107
134
107
92
102
158
71
28
20
11
22
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
ENE
6
1.7
ENE
6
1.4
ENE
6
0.8
ENE
6
1.4
ENE
6
1.6
ENE
6
0.9
ENE
6
1.5
ENE
5
1.7
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
7
1.7
ENE
6
1.7
ENE
6
1.4
ENE
7
1.9
ENE
6
1.7
ENE
6
1.6
NE
6
1.7
ENE
6
1.5
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.7
ENE
6
1.6
ENE
6
Energy kJ
93
187
136
40
119
190
55
128
302
178
213
220
166
281
225
195
237
198
172
173
154
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
3
4
2
2
3
1
3
4
1
1
3
2
3
2
2
3
3
2
Distance (km)
0
959
0
0
959
364
20
959
364
20
959
364
364
959
364
0
959
364
0
960
364
Best forecast wave conditions in Madagascar - East
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
2
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Madagascar
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
4
4
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
7
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
9
6
9
8
6
5
5
4
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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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