Surf Forecasts:
Behakio surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 6,129 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Behakio this week:
The surf forecast for Behakio over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Behakio in the next 16 days are 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EAT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Behakio over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
65 | 82 | 153 | 171 | 264 | 318 | 258 | 765 | 961 | 961 | 996 | 2368 | 2250 | 1599 | 1289 | 876 | 1143 | 722 | 591 | 671 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross | cross | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 8:24PM2.30m | 8:41AM2.18m | 8:53PM2.05m | 9:14AM1.94m | 9:25PM1.79m | 10:00AM1.70m | 10:25PM1.55m | 12:37PM1.54m | 2:23AM1.51m | 3:12PM1.72m | 3:34AM1.73m | 3:54PM1.96m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:34AM0.51m | 2:49PM0.66m | 3:03AM0.74m | 3:22PM0.91m | 3:38AM0.97m | 4:17PM1.15m | 5:10AM1.18m | 8:05PM1.22m | 8:40AM1.10m | 9:30PM1.00m | 9:37AM0.87m | 10:05PM0.77m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 22 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 20 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SSW 5 | SW 16 | SW 15 | S 5 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 |
47 | 22 | 153 | 171 | 59 | 318 | 258 | 765 | 961 | 961 | 996 | 2368 | 2250 | 1599 | 1289 | 876 | 1143 | 722 | 591 | 671 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | S 5 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 11 | — | — | — | S 10 | — | — | S 6 | — | SSW 16 | — | — | — | — |
65 | 82 | 17 | 80 | 264 | 89 | 82 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 81 | — | 276 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | S 10 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 13 | S 5 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2 | 17 | 50 | 43 | 168 | 20 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSW 4 | — | — | SSW 4 | S 4 | S 4 | SSW 4 | S 5 | S 5 | SSW 4 | — | — | SSW 3 | SSW 5 | S 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 7 |
— | — | — | 29 | — | — | 16 | 18 | 12 | 29 | 65 | 15 | 15 | — | — | 4 | 37 | 20 | 54 | 232 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 412 | 53 | 53 | 830 | 23 | 23 | 412 | 23 | 44 | 1222 | 53 | 23 | 1222 | 44 | 0 | 1222 | 53 | 44 | 412 | 53 |
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Information about the Behakio Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Behakio provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Behakio can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Behakio 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 (Behakio) 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 Behakio 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.
Behakio is 25 km (16 miles) from Toliara. If you plan a holiday in Madagascar - West, look for hotels and other accommodation in Toliara. Toliara has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











