Ambinanibe surfForecast / East / Madagascar

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Thursday 26 Mar 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
24.6° C
(Which is 2.0°C colder than average 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 (Mar 27) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s is also forecast. 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 1.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 01) at 3AM. 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 8s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 29) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (EAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Fri 27th Mar)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s
Best Surf 6AM (Fri 27th Mar)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 3AM (Wed 1st Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thu
02
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
2
0
1
1
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
S
1.1
S
0.9
S
0.8
S
0.7
SSW
0.8
SSW
1.6
ENE
1
S
1
S
0.9
S
0.8
S
0.8
S
1
SSW
1
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
Period(s) (?)13131314121212121261313121211131213121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)451367356320377239184150189154350319232177166361283418303250183
Wind
(km/h)
20
NE
15
NE
25
E
15
ENE
20
ENE
25
E
20
NE
20
NE
30
ENE
25
NE
15
NE
25
ENE
15
NE
15
NE
25
E
15
NE
15
ENE
25
E
15
ENE
15
E
20
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:28PM
0.22
8:03AM
0.21
10:13PM
0.19
6:54AM
0.26
8:02PM
0.20
7:04AM
0.31
7:43PM
0.23
7:23AM
0.35
7:52PM
0.27
7:44AM
0.38
8:08PM
0.31
8:06AM
0.39
8:28PM
0.34
8:28AM
0.39
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:53AM
0.19
3:07PM
0.10
12:58AM
0.18
2:10PM
0.09
12:57AM
0.14
2:02PM
0.06
1:17AM
0.10
2:10PM
0.04
1:39AM
0.07
2:22PM
0.02
2:03AM
0.05
2:35PM
0.00
2:26AM
0.03
2:49PM
-0.01
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thu
02
Sunrise-5:58--5:58--5:58--5:58--6:00--6:00--6:01-
Sunset--5:55--5:54--5:53--5:52--5:52--5:51--5:50
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
------------1-----532
Temp. °C262928252928252929253029252928252828242626
Feels °C (?)272928262827252828242928272928272727252626
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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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