Surf Forecasts:
Ambinanibe surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 4,976 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 2.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ambinanibe in the next 16 days are 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EAT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ambinanibe over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break it down in feet, miles per hour, and Fahrenheit.
First up, the early days are a write-off. Tuesday the 8th has a massive 12ft SSW groundswell with a very long 18-second period, but it’s way too big for Ambinanibe, and there’s a fresh cross-shore wind at 19 mph kicking up chop. The wave energy is through the roof (10232), but it’s a no-go for surfing – more of a kite session. Wednesday the 9th is still messy with 6ft and a fresh cross-wind.
Thursday the 10th and Friday the 11th are small and clean, but nothing worth rushing out for.
The real gem is Saturday the 12th, morning. Glassy conditions – dead calm, slight air – with a 3ft SSW groundswell on that long 18-second period. The water temp is 70°F, which is about 3°F cooler than average, so a spring suit is smart. Crowds are possible now and then, but it’ll be worth it. This is your best wave in the whole 16-day window.
Sunday the 13th morning stays clean with a 4ft SSW swell, but not as pristine as Saturday.
The middle of the week (14th to 18th) is mostly small, choppy, and not worth chasing, except maybe Friday the 18th morning, which has a gentle 4ft SSW swell under a light breeze – small but tidy.
Down the line, Saturday the 23rd morning shows a big 8ft SSW swell with glassy conditions. That’s expert-only territory, but the energy is strong (2035). It’s promising, but a long way out, so check back.
Top pick: Saturday the 12th morning – glassy, clean, and consistent.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | S 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 8482 | 4976 | 2829 | 1003 | 972 | 560 | 383 | 314 | 194 | 254 | 120 | 104 | 578 | 1012 | 911 | 589 | 468 | 235 | 604 | 1297 | 1239 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 7:32PM0.34m | 7:53AM0.25m | 7:52PM0.38m | 8:10AM0.28m | 8:14PM0.41m | 8:30AM0.31m | 8:37PM0.43m | 8:52AM0.34m | 9:00PM0.42m | 9:15AM0.35m | 9:21PM0.40m | 9:37AM0.36m | 9:41PM0.37m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:14PM0.10m | 2:19AM0.05m | 1:36PM0.06m | 2:34AM0.03m | 2:00PM0.04m | 2:50AM0.01m | 2:24PM0.02m | 3:07AM-0.00m | 2:47PM0.01m | 3:22AM-0.01m | 3:11PM0.01m | 3:37AM-0.01m | 3:35PM0.01m | ||||||||
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 | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — |
 | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 25 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | S 13 | S 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSW 14 | E 8 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 8482 | 4976 | 2829 | 1003 | 972 | 560 | 383 | 314 | 194 | 106 | 73 | 104 | 351 | 1012 | 911 | 589 | 468 | 235 | 284 | 1297 | 1239 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | S 16 | SSW 14 | S 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | — | SW 13 | SSW 18 | S 11 | S 10 |
| kJ | — | 914 | 551 | 996 | 594 | 307 | 116 | 67 | 100 | 254 | 120 | 47 | 578 | 60 | 24 | 12 | — | 106 | 604 | 146 | 89 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 15 | SSW 12 | SSE 14 | SW 13 | SSE 12 | S 16 | SSE 14 | SSW 13 | SSE 12 | S 11 | S 15 | — | SSW 16 | — | SW 12 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 42 | 14 | 78 | 43 | 31 | 76 | 37 | 65 | 48 | 10 | 4 | — | 25 | — | 50 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 |
| kJ | 1750 | 360 | 507 | 640 | 635 | 671 | 636 | 636 | 713 | 593 | 749 | 585 | 468 | 376 | 311 | 283 | 207 | 201 | 115 | 108 | 80 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 960 | 961 | 960 | 364 | 960 | 385 | 364 | 959 | 367 | 364 | 959 | 364 | 0 | 20 | 10 | 20 | 959 | 20 | 20 | 959 | 959 |
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