Ambinanibe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk about this same stretch in feet and miles per hour.

The only break that’s really on the radar is Ambinanibe. It’s a consistent, exposed spot for the intermediate surfer, and it’s going to be active over the next two weeks. Water temp is about normal for this time of year.

We start on Tuesday, 28 July, with a solid 6-foot SSW groundswell, 15-second period, and a strong energy reading of 1460. That’s a lot of power. Morning is the call – clean offshore wind from the NE at 9 mph. The afternoon goes cross-shore and gets messy.

Wednesday, 29 July, sees a 4-foot SSW swell in the morning, clean and light offshore wind. Fun waves. The afternoon bumps up to 5 feet with a long 17-second period, but the cross-shore wind spoils it.

Thursday, 30 July, is a bit marginal. 5-foot swell in the morning, moderate cross-off wind, but the afternoon is a no-go with stronger cross-shore wind.

Friday, 31 July, is a standout. The morning is glassy – light wind from the WNW at just 3 mph. You’ve got a clean 5-foot SSW groundswell. This is a beautiful session. The afternoon brings rain and an onshore S wind at 6 mph, so that’s it.

Saturday, 1 August, is the absolute best. The morning is dead calm, glassy, with 5-foot SSW swell at 14 seconds and 1083 energy. This is excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon drops off fast.

Sunday, 2 August, keeps it going with a 3-foot swell in the morning, clean cross-off wind, and very good conditions. Smaller in the afternoon.

Monday, 3 August, is glassy with a 4-foot SSE swell, but the period is short at 9 seconds. Still clean.

From Tuesday, 4 August, through to Thursday, 7 August, the swell shrinks – under 3 feet for most of it. Mornings are glassy but tiny waves. A quiet patch.

Then we see a big spike. Sunday, 9 August, is a long-range standout. The morning has 5-foot SSW swell with a very long 19-second period and a massive 1947 energy. That’s a lot of water moving. Wind is moderate cross-off. This is promising but it’s a long way out. The afternoon jumps to 7 feet – only for the experts.

Monday, 10 August, cleans up with 4-foot SSW swell and light cross-off wind. Very good.

After that, the forecast turns to rain and onshore wind, so the window is closing.

The best of the lot is Saturday, 1 August, morning – glassy, 5-foot SSW groundswell, excellent for experienced surfers. Friday, 31 July, morning is also a real gem. The long-range one to watch is Sunday, 9 August, morning – promising but not a sure thing yet.

Rusty.

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