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Ambinanibe surfForecast / East / Madagascar
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Saturday 16 May 2026 EATForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
25.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Saturday (May 16) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 18s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 9s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EAT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Sat 16th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sat 16th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sat 16th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ambinanibe over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | SSW 12 | S 9 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | |
995 | 998 | 1928 | 1724 | 1359 | 1087 | 511 | 463 | 687 | 643 | 493 | 400 | 292 | 387 | 186 | 282 | 249 | 333 | 835 | 946 | 1016 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | |
High Tide | 8:19PM0.35m | 8:09AM0.31m | 8:47PM0.36m | 8:42AM0.29m | 9:18PM0.36m | 9:13AM0.27m | 9:52PM0.36m | 9:44AM0.24m | 10:30PM0.36m | 10:13AM0.21m | 11:12PM0.34m | 10:42AM0.19m | 00:02AM0.32m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:59PM0.00m | 2:29AM0.06m | 2:25PM-0.00m | 3:06AM0.05m | 2:50PM0.00m | 3:45AM0.06m | 3:15PM0.01m | 4:26AM0.07m | 3:39PM0.03m | 5:13AM0.10m | 4:05PM0.05m | 6:12AM0.12m | 4:31PM0.07m | ||||||||
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 | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:12 | — |
— | — | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 20 |
26 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | SSW 12 | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 13 | S 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 |
 kJ | 995 | 998 | 1928 | 1724 | 1359 | 1087 | 511 | 463 | 251 | 643 | 493 | 379 | 512 | 571 | 521 | 464 | 455 | 486 | 835 | 946 | 1016 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | ESE 9 | S 14 | E 10 | ESE 10 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | S 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 16 | S 8 | S 8 | S 23 |
| kJ | 243 | 711 | — | 153 | 123 | 170 | 186 | 144 | 687 | 204 | 195 | 400 | 292 | 387 | 111 | 282 | 249 | 333 | 206 | 138 | 11 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | — | — | — | — | E 10 | S 17 | S 16 | E 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | S 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 23 |
| kJ | 4 | — | — | — | — | 188 | 53 | 321 | 130 | 110 | 96 | 54 | 42 | 98 | 186 | 56 | 40 | 131 | 104 | 59 | 11 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 9 | — | — | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | SSE 6 | — | — | — | — | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 144 | 229 | 181 | — | — | 65 | 94 | 149 | — | — | — | — | 88 | 52 | — | — | — | — | 322 | 359 | 336 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 959 | 8 | 20 | 20 | 8 | 10 | 20 | 8 | 20 | 20 | 368 | 960 | 965 | 959 | 959 | 960 | 20 | 20 | 961 | 960 |
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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.
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