Ambinanibe Surf Break

Ambinanibe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 25.07° S 46.92° E

Issued: 2 pm 18 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ambinanibe sea temperature is
23.1° C

Slightly cooler than normal

Ambinanibe surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Ambinanibe surf forecast from 18 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 21 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, S swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 21 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, S swell with 4,852 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 19 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period with S swell.

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 (Jun 19) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 11s. 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 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 21) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 25) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (EAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Fri 19th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 16s
Best Surf 3AM (Sun 21st Jun)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Most Powerful12AM (Sun 21st Jun)11ft (3.5m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Thu night, fresh winds from the SSW by Sat morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
4
1
3
0
0
0
!
1
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
S
13
1.2
S
16
2.1
S
15
2.2
S
14
2.2
SSW
13
3
SSW
16
3
S
11
3.5
S
13
3.5
S
13
2.5
SSE
12
2.4
SSE
11
2.2
SSE
11
2.1
SE
10
1.7
SSE
10
0.9
S
20
1.8
S
18
2
S
17
1.8
SSW
16
1.6
S
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1228
692
1881
1949
1679
4548
2152
4852
3724
1774
1340
1144
867
522
618
2187
2385
1685
1154
684
531
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
10
NE
5
WNW
15
SSW
15
WNW
25
SW
30
SSW
20
SSE
20
E
20
E
15
ENE
20
ENE
25
ENE
20
NE
15
NE
20
ENE
15
NE
15
ENE
25
ENE
15
NE
15
NE
Wind State
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
10:37PM0.39m
10:30AM0.22m
11:14PM0.38m
11:07AM0.21m
11:52PM0.36m
11:51AM0.20m
00:29AM0.33m
12:55PM0.19m
1:10AM0.29m
2:58PM0.19m
2:11AM0.25m
5:11PM0.21m
4:01AM0.22m
Low Tide
3:46PM0.03m
5:27AM0.08m
4:18PM0.04m
6:08AM0.09m
4:51PM0.06m
6:49AM0.11m
5:27PM0.09m
7:34AM0.12m
6:11PM0.13m
8:27AM0.12m
7:14PM0.16m
9:34AM0.12m
9:17PM0.19m
10:58AM0.11m
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clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:37
6:37
6:37
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:09
5:09
5:10
5:10
5:10
5:10
5:12
5:12
 mm
1
3
3
1
1
2
Temp °C
22
20
23
23
20
21
21
20
20
20
19
21
22
20
23
23
20
24
24
20
24
Feels °C
22
20
22
21
19
15
15
15
16
16
16
17
18
18
20
20
19
22
22
19
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
S
13
1.4
S
11
2.1
S
15
2.2
S
14
2.2
SSW
13
0.4
E
8
1.3
SSW
13
3.5
S
13
3.5
S
13
2.5
SSE
12
2.4
SSE
11
2.2
SSE
11
2.1
SE
10
1.7
SSE
10
1.6
SE
9
1.8
S
18
2
S
17
1.8
SSW
16
1.6
S
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.6
ESE
8
Energy kJ
1228
434
1881
1949
1679
21
624
4852
3724
1774
1340
1144
867
522
459
2187
2385
1685
1154
684
292
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
E
8
1.2
S
16
0.7
E
8
0.6
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.3
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.6
SSE
12
1.7
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
14
1.3
SSE
9
1.4
SE
9
1.3
SE
8
0.8
SE
11
1.2
SSW
13
Energy kJ
69
692
65
49
33
23
12
5
115
953
699
365
359
226
478
261
294
232
142
531
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
E
8
0.7
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
20
0.4
SSW
18
0.3
S
16
0.9
S
11
0.4
SSW
16
0.9
S
20
0.1
E
11
0.6
SE
13
0.8
SE
12
Energy kJ
92
168
37
123
44
189
89
618
2
140
172
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
4
1.1
SW
5
3
SSW
16
3
S
11
3.5
S
13
0.1
E
8
0.8
ENE
4
0.9
NE
4
0.7
NE
4
1
ENE
5
1.4
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
10
Energy kJ
9
53
4548
2152
3834
1
18
28
15
45
230
439
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
1
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
Distance (km)
965
0
0
959
5
364
1217
999
994
368
8
20
20
20
8
20
8
8
20
0
20
Best forecast wave conditions in Madagascar - East
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Madagascar
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
6
5
7
5
5
4
9
4
7
6
7
5
5
5
5
6
7
5
5
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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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