
Surf Forecasts:
Ambinanibe surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period, S swell with 2,011 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 16s period. 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 2.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EAT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ambinanibe over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
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.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 9 | SSW 12 | S 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1460 | 1223 | 700 | 475 | 1259 | 1082 | 988 | 962 | 886 | 763 | 874 | 838 | 580 | 534 | 557 | 620 | 356 | 249 | 103 | 195 | 134 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | glassy |
High Tide | 8:42PM0.35m | 8:35AM0.26m | 9:05PM0.38m | 8:59AM0.28m | 9:27PM0.40m | 9:23AM0.29m | 9:48PM0.41m | 9:47AM0.30m | 10:09PM0.42m | 10:13AM0.30m | 10:30PM0.41m | 10:39AM0.30m | 10:51PM0.39m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:07PM0.04m | 3:09AM0.07m | 2:31PM0.01m | 3:29AM0.05m | 2:55PM0.00m | 3:51AM0.04m | 3:20PM-0.00m | 4:14AM0.03m | 3:45PM0.00m | 4:38AM0.03m | 4:10PM0.01m | 5:02AM0.03m | 4:34PM0.04m | ||||||||
6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | ENE 6 | ESE 9 | E 8 | ESE 8 |
1460 | 1223 | 700 | 475 | 1259 | 1082 | 988 | 962 | 886 | 763 | 874 | 838 | 580 | 444 | 557 | 620 | 356 | 93 | 137 | 223 | 151 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | E 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSW 17 | E 9 | E 8 | S 9 | SSW 13 | ENE 7 | SSW 12 | S 12 |
280 | 123 | 227 | 197 | 235 | 314 | 212 | 160 | 149 | 200 | 183 | 176 | 173 | 534 | 157 | 141 | 85 | 249 | 73 | 195 | 134 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 10 | NE 11 | SSW 17 | SSE 7 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSE 7 | NE 5 | S 10 | S 9 | S 18 | ESE 10 | S 18 | SSE 8 | E 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 |
136 | 148 | 5 | 252 | 18 | 33 | 33 | 36 | 17 | 23 | 65 | 38 | 318 | 120 | 304 | 19 | 54 | 106 | 103 | 52 | 31 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 8 | — | NE 3 | — | ENE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | — | — | — | — | E 9 | ENE 8 | E 8 | NE 6 | — | — | ENE 7 |
— | 306 | — | 4 | — | 8 | 16 | 48 | 59 | 35 | — | — | — | — | 162 | 187 | 111 | 170 | — | — | 76 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 959 | 8 | 20 | 959 | 20 | 0 | 961 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 959 | 0 |
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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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