Surf Forecasts:
Ambinanibe surf forecast from 15 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 21 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, S swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 21 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, SSW swell with 4,731 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 16 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period with SSW 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 (Jun 16) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. 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 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 21) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EAT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Tue 16th Jun) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sun 21st Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sun 21st Jun) | 13ft (4.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ambinanibe over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1616 | 1682 | 1162 | 901 | 638 | 274 | 250 | 412 | 1191 | 1104 | 1342 | 1663 | 1779 | 1609 | 1026 | 1089 | 3459 | 4731 | 4393 | 3633 | 2409 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:47PM0.35m | 8:44AM0.25m | 9:23PM0.37m | 9:20AM0.24m | 10:00PM0.39m | 9:55AM0.23m | 10:37PM0.39m | 10:30AM0.22m | 11:14PM0.38m | 11:07AM0.21m | 11:52PM0.36m | 11:51AM0.20m | 00:29AM0.33m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:24AM0.06m | 2:46PM0.02m | 4:06AM0.06m | 3:16PM0.02m | 4:47AM0.07m | 3:46PM0.03m | 5:27AM0.08m | 4:18PM0.04m | 6:08AM0.09m | 4:51PM0.06m | 6:49AM0.11m | 5:27PM0.09m | 7:34AM0.12m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | |
5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | 5:10 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 4 | 1 | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 23 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 |
Feels °C | 23 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | E 7 | SSW 12 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | E 8 | S 12 | SW 12 | SSE 12 | SSW 12 |
1616 | 1682 | 1162 | 901 | 638 | 134 | 250 | 412 | 1191 | 1104 | 1342 | 1663 | 1779 | 1609 | 1026 | 1089 | 12 | 4034 | 1771 | 3633 | 299 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | SE 13 | E 8 | SSW 12 | S 12 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SSW 16 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | — | — | SE 15 |
79 | 74 | 66 | 7 | 142 | 274 | 103 | 112 | 92 | 94 | 90 | 66 | 63 | 46 | 366 | 21 | 12 | 6 | — | — | 55 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 15 | SE 7 | SE 13 | — | S 12 | S 18 | SSW 12 | — | — | SSE 4 | — | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 8 | 37 | 7 | — | 177 | 101 | 199 | — | — | 6 | — | 37 | 123 | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | E 8 | NE 4 | ENE 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | WSW 6 | SSW 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | — | SSE 11 |
3 | 8 | 8 | 203 | 21 | 161 | 156 | 120 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 80 | 627 | 3459 | 4731 | 4393 | — | 2409 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 8 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 9 | 959 | 0 | 0 | 959 | 0 | 5 | 967 | 368 | 1180 | 959 | 963 | 959 |
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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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