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Ambinanibe surfForecast / East / Madagascar
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Tuesday 05 May 2026 EATForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
24.6° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)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 Wednesday (May 06) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ambinanibe in the next 16 days are 1.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EAT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Wed 6th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Fri 8th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Fri 8th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ambinanibe over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tue 12 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 10 | S 11 | SSE 17 | SSE 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 17 | SSE 14 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 11 | |
170 | 195 | 131 | 129 | 82 | 59 | 247 | 388 | 1121 | 1460 | 769 | 490 | 285 | 200 | 341 | 361 | 243 | 154 | 142 | 79 | 70 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 10:01PM0.33m | 9:45AM0.25m | 10:29PM0.32m | 10:04AM0.23m | 11:02PM0.29m | 10:24AM0.21m | 11:45PM0.27m | 10:44AM0.19m | 00:59AM0.26m | 4:00AM0.26m | 6:16PM0.20m | 5:08AM0.29m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 4:18AM0.07m | 3:55PM0.02m | 4:52AM0.10m | 4:21PM0.05m | 5:37AM0.13m | 4:47PM0.08m | 6:58AM0.16m | 5:09PM0.12m | 2:19PM0.15m | 11:54AM0.12m | 10:00PM0.17m | 12:12PM0.08m | |||||||||
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 | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — |
 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 |
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Temp °C | 23 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 29 | 28 | 24 | 30 | 29 | 23 | 29 | 29 | 23 | 29 | 29 | 23 | 29 | 29 | 23 | 29 | 28 |
23 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 28 | 27 | 23 | 28 | 28 | 23 | 28 | 28 | 23 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 27 | 25 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 11 | SSE 17 | SSE 15 | S 14 | S 13 | ESE 7 | SW 11 | SSE 14 | S 13 | S 12 | SW 12 | S 12 | SW 9 | S 11 |
 kJ | 170 | 195 | 98 | 75 | 74 | 56 | 247 | 388 | 1121 | 1460 | 769 | 490 | 114 | 142 | 341 | 361 | 243 | 142 | 101 | 41 | 62 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | ENE 6 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 11 | SW 18 | SSE 19 | S 12 | SSW 15 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | S 12 | SW 10 | S 11 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 94 | 38 | 131 | 129 | 82 | 49 | 12 | 289 | 390 | 21 | 54 | 66 | 285 | 169 | 179 | 80 | 80 | 137 | 82 | 64 | 70 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | S 10 | ENE 6 | SW 14 | S 12 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 20 | SW 15 | SW 12 | SW 11 | S 17 | S 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 9 |
| kJ | 35 | 73 | 25 | 47 | 73 | 59 | 49 | 10 | 25 | 15 | 33 | 54 | 153 | 200 | 224 | 98 | 171 | 154 | 142 | 79 | 21 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | — | — | ENE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 139 | — | — | 15 | 60 | 188 | 223 | 118 | 204 | 136 | 57 | 134 | 111 | 171 | 245 | 268 | 238 | 340 | 325 | 230 | 331 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 364 | 959 | 367 | 0 | 959 | 10 | 0 | 959 | 364 | 20 | 959 | 364 | 20 | 959 | 20 | 364 | 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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