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Behakio surfForecast / West / Madagascar
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Wednesday 20 May 2026 EATForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Behakio surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Behakio sea temperature is
27.4° C
(Which is 1.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Saturday (May 23) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Behakio in the next 16 days are 1.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EAT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sat 23rd May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sun 24th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Wed 27th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Behakio over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the E by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
S 11 | S 11 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 18 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | |
348 | 606 | 418 | 347 | 331 | 627 | 1004 | 869 | 651 | 738 | 531 | 984 | 975 | 764 | 425 | 202 | 305 | 144 | 327 | 209 | 278 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross | |
High Tide | 7:39PM2.49m | 7:58AM2.22m | 8:31PM2.30m | 8:53AM2.03m | 9:33PM2.11m | 10:04AM1.86m | 10:54PM1.97m | 11:37AM1.79m | 00:25AM1.94m | 1:09PM1.85m | 1:41AM2.00m | 2:15PM1.98m | 2:36AM2.09m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:21PM0.25m | 1:55AM0.43m | 2:09PM0.44m | 2:50AM0.64m | 3:06PM0.65m | 3:58AM0.82m | 4:21PM0.82m | 5:26AM0.91m | 5:54PM0.90m | 6:54AM0.88m | 7:20PM0.86m | 8:01AM0.78m | 8:23PM0.75m | ||||||||
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 | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — |
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Temp °C | 28 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 |
25 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 18 | S 16 | SSW 15 | S 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 14 | S 10 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 13 |
 kJ | 348 | 306 | 418 | 347 | 331 | 627 | 1004 | 869 | 256 | 738 | 531 | 984 | 975 | 764 | 425 | 202 | 305 | 108 | 327 | 209 | 202 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | — | S 12 | S 16 | S 15 | SW 12 | S 7 | SW 11 | SSW 13 | SW 21 | S 16 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | S 11 | SW 13 | S 10 | SW 12 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 243 | — | 26 | 45 | 38 | 209 | 70 | 43 | 651 | 18 | 81 | 82 | 112 | 78 | 127 | 171 | 149 | 144 | 71 | 116 | 278 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 11 | S 21 | SSW 13 | SW 11 | SW 13 | S 22 | SW 21 | SSW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 12 | — | — | SW 21 | — | SW 11 | SW 17 | S 10 | S 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 23 | 76 | 60 | 142 | 7 | 9 | 18 | 38 | 59 | 14 | — | — | 18 | — | 58 | 104 | 48 | 30 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 11 | S 8 | S 7 | S 5 | S 7 | ESE 4 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | — | — | WSW 4 | — |
| kJ | — | 606 | 320 | 176 | 113 | 222 | 10 | 177 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 4 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 53 | 1222 | 406 | 406 | 1226 | 404 | 412 | 830 | 53 | 0 | 412 | 0 | 0 | 823 | 0 | 44 | 1222 | 44 | 0 | 406 | 44 |
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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.
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