Ambinanibe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, this is Rusty. Let’s talk about what’s cooking at Ambinanibe over the next couple of weeks.

To start, the first proper surf doesn’t show up until Tuesday morning, 28 July – so there’s a few days of nothing good. The early weekend is a write-off: Saturday the 25th sees a 10ft SW swell with a 9-second period, cross-shore wind at 19 mph, and the energy is pumping (1486), but it’s too big and messy for a paddle. Sunday the 26th is even bigger, 12ft SW swell, 13-second period, energy is massive (8580), but the break can’t handle it. Would be a kite-surfing day, no doubt.

Now, Tuesday morning, 28 July, is where it gets real. The swell drops to a clean 6ft from the SSW, with a long 15-second period, and a light cross-offshore breeze from the NE at 9 mph. The water’s 75°, about average for the season. The energy is solid (1641), and for experienced surfers, this is a treat – the long period gives you proper groundswell lines, but at a beach break it might be a bit straight, so pick your spot. There’s a chance of crowds here, it’s known to get busy sometimes.

Honestly, the standout of the whole run is Wednesday morning, 29 July. Glassy flat calm, no wind, with a 4ft SSW swell running on a 13-second period. The energy is moderate (828), but that glassy surface means the waves will be clean and smooth. It’s a smaller day, but perfect for a session without any hassle. This is the best of the first week.

Thursday morning, 30 July, also looks excellent for experienced surfers – 7ft SSW swell, 17-second period, glassy with a WNW wind at 3 mph, and energy up to 2364. That’s a long-period groundswell, so it’ll have plenty of punch, but at a beach break, it might be a bit too straight. Still, clean and powerful.

Moving into the second week, the window narrows. Saturday morning, 1 August, offers a clean 6ft SSW swell with 12-second period, cross-offshore wind from the WNW at 9 mph, and energy at 1242 – good for experienced surfers, but not a standout. Sunday morning, 2 August, is glassy again with a 8ft SSW swell, 12-second period, and energy of 1456. That’s a solid size, but it’s pushing the limit for a beach break, and the period is shorter, so the shape might be a bit lumpy.

After that, the swell fades and the wind turns onshore, so the rest of the week is pretty average. Wednesday morning, 5 August, has a small 3ft SSW swell with a very long 16-second period, cross-offshore wind, and energy of 791 – it’s clean, but tiny. The last highlight is Saturday morning, 8 August, with a 5ft SSW swell, 18-second period, cross-offshore wind, and energy of 1358. That’s a promising swell for a weekend, but it’s far out – keep an eye on it.

So, to wrap it up: the best of the bunch is Wednesday morning, 29 July – glassy, clean, and a lovely size. Tuesday morning, 28 July, is your next best call for a bit more power. The rest is either too big, too windy, or just too small.

This is Rusty, signing off.

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