Ambinanibe surfForecast / East / Madagascar

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Saturday 02 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
25.0° 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 Sunday (May 03) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 15s period. 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 2.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 03) 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 1.8m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 05) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (EAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sun 3rd May)7ft (2.1m) 15s
Best Surf 3AM (Sun 3rd May)7ft (2.1m) 15s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sun 3rd May)7ft (2.1m) 15s

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 Tue morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Thu afternoon).

Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Sat
9
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
1
3
1
0
2
1
0
2
2
0
2
1
0
1
2
1
3
4
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
SSW
16
2.1
SSW
14
1.9
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
11
0.9
SSW
11
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
12
0.7
SSE
11
0.6
SSE
11
1.4
S
10
1.6
S
11
1
S
18
1.5
S
16
1.8
SSE
14
1.6
SSE
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2195
1797
1419
1106
811
692
718
422
314
170
195
131
131
123
90
394
606
646
1131
1277
975
Wind (km/h)
5
WNW
5
WSW
15
S
5
SE
15
ESE
20
E
20
NE
20
NE
30
ENE
10
NNW
0
ENE
10
ESE
5
NE
20
NE
30
ENE
25
NE
15
NE
25
ENE
20
NNE
10
NE
20
ENE
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
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
10:24AM0.21m
11:45PM0.27m
10:44AM0.19m
Low Tide
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
5:37AM0.13m
4:47PM0.08m
6:58AM0.16m
5:09PM0.12m
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:15
6:15
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:18
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5:22
5:22
5:21
5:20
5:20
5:19
5:19
Temp °C
23
27
26
23
24
24
22
29
29
23
28
26
23
29
29
24
29
29
23
29
28
26
28
27
25
23
23
20
28
28
23
29
27
26
27
27
24
27
27
22
28
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
SSW
16
2.1
SSW
14
1.9
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
11
1.3
ENE
6
0.8
ENE
6
0.7
S
10
0.7
SSE
11
0.7
SSE
11
0.6
SSE
11
1.4
S
10
1.6
S
11
1.5
S
11
1.5
S
16
1.8
SSE
14
1.6
SSE
14
Energy kJ
2195
1797
1419
1106
811
692
718
422
314
140
51
98
126
123
90
394
606
535
1131
1277
975
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
E
8
0.6
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.2
ESE
11
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
11
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
12
0.5
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
11
0.2
ESE
9
0.3
SSE
20
1
S
18
1.3
SSE
11
0.8
ENE
6
0.6
SW
11
Energy kJ
66
49
33
33
32
32
11
33
81
170
195
131
131
81
41
8
78
646
359
43
101
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
5
0.3
S
18
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
12
0.3
S
16
0.4
SE
10
0.5
S
14
0.7
S
10
0.7
ENE
6
0.5
ENE
6
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
12
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.2
SSW
18
Energy kJ
11
57
7
5
47
25
96
98
32
18
59
53
12
10
25
21
74
32
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
3
1
E
4
1.2
ENE
5
1.6
ENE
6
1.8
NE
6
0.6
ENE
5
1.3
ENE
5
1.6
NE
6
1.1
NE
6
1.5
ENE
6
1.4
NE
6
1.2
NE
6
0.8
ENE
5
Energy kJ
1
34
72
160
256
18
92
155
85
164
131
86
37
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
3
2
2
4
4
Distance (km)
0
0
959
368
20
959
20
959
959
0
0
20
0
20
960
364
20
959
364
0
960
Best forecast wave conditions in Madagascar - East
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Madagascar
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
8
8
6
5
4
7
7
6
5
5
7
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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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