Ambinanibe surfForecast / East / Madagascar

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Saturday 23 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
25.1° 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 Saturday (May 23) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 21s. 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 24) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Sunday (May 24) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (EAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sat 23rd May)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Best Surf 6AM (Sun 24th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s
Most Powerful12AM (Sun 24th May)7ft (2.1m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
3
1
2
3
2
2
3
1
3
3
1
2
3
1
2
2
1
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
S
12
1
S
16
2.1
S
15
2
S
14
1.5
S
12
1.5
S
12
1.4
S
11
1.2
S
11
1.1
SSE
11
1.3
SSE
11
1.2
SSE
11
1.2
SSE
11
0.7
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
649
503
1976
1429
657
625
485
351
303
380
313
302
229
402
602
514
414
265
196
321
553
Wind (km/h)
20
ENE
25
ENE
20
NE
20
NE
25
ENE
20
NNE
5
N
5
E
10
NE
0
E
20
E
15
NE
15
NE
25
ENE
15
NE
15
NE
20
E
15
NE
10
NE
20
ENE
15
NE
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
11:15AM0.16m
1:13AM0.29m
3:27PM0.15m
3:04AM0.28m
5:44PM0.19m
4:33AM0.28m
6:16PM0.23m
5:31AM0.28m
6:46PM0.27m
6:16AM0.27m
7:14PM0.30m
6:55AM0.27m
7:42PM0.32m
Low Tide
5:01PM0.11m
10:13AM0.14m
5:51PM0.15m
11:35AM0.12m
9:07PM0.18m
12:00PM0.10m
11:37PM0.17m
12:25PM0.08m
00:42AM0.14m
12:49PM0.06m
1:24AM0.12m
1:13PM0.04m
1:57AM0.09m
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:24
6:24
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:28
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:12
5:12
5:10
5:10
5:10
5:10
5:09
1
4
4
1
1
Temp °C
24
24
21
26
26
21
26
25
22
25
25
22
26
25
22
26
26
22
26
26
23
21
21
20
24
24
20
27
27
22
25
25
22
25
24
22
26
26
23
26
26
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
S
12
1
S
12
2.1
S
15
2
S
14
1.5
S
12
1.5
S
12
1.4
S
11
1.2
S
11
1.1
SSE
11
1.3
SSE
11
1.2
SSE
11
1.2
SSE
11
0.9
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
10
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
18
Energy kJ
649
271
1976
1429
657
625
485
351
303
380
313
302
173
167
602
514
414
265
196
321
553
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
16
1
S
16
0.1
SW
20
0.4
ESE
9
0.9
SSW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SSE
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.7
SSE
10
0.7
SSE
10
0.8
SSE
12
0.7
SSE
11
0.7
E
7
0.6
SSE
10
0.8
SSW
13
Energy kJ
87
503
15
27
290
66
56
140
111
210
99
111
229
402
98
97
158
107
49
74
222
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
21
0.9
SSW
12
0.1
SW
20
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
E
9
0.3
ESE
8
0.4
SE
15
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
E
8
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
16
0.6
SSE
14
0.5
SE
13
0.6
SSE
13
0.6
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.2
SSW
17
0.6
SSE
10
0.6
SSW
20
0.7
E
7
Energy kJ
9
254
15
31
30
13
14
55
69
12
87
104
131
87
118
38
35
27
73
253
54
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
E
9
1.1
E
4
1.2
ENE
5
1.1
ENE
5
1.5
ENE
5
1.4
ENE
6
0.9
ENE
5
1.2
NE
5
1
NE
5
0.6
ENE
4
0.9
ENE
4
0.9
ENE
4
0.8
ENE
6
1
E
4
0.9
ENE
4
0.6
ENE
4
1
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
7
1
E
8
0.9
NE
4
Energy kJ
194
46
63
52
117
119
44
85
49
11
28
31
53
36
34
10
105
73
62
115
26
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
4
5
3
3
4
2
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
Distance (km)
8
20
20
20
20
959
20
0
963
0
0
20
0
0
20
8
0
20
0
0
20
Best forecast wave conditions in Madagascar - East
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Madagascar
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
8
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
6
6
6
5
7
9
9
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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