Chefs surfForecast / West / Madagascar

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Saturday 13 Dec 2025 EAT
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Chefs surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Chefs sea temperature is
27.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Chefs this week:

The surf forecast for Chefs over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 14) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 20s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Chefs in the next 12 days are 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 20) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Dec 18) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (EAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sun 14th Dec)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Best Surf 3AM (Sat 20th Dec)6ft (1.9m) 16s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sat 20th Dec)8ft (2.4m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chefs over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Sat
20
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
0
2
3
0
3
3
0
3
3
1
3
2
0
2
1
0
2
4
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.6
SW
0.8
SW
1.1
SW
1.3
SW
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
1.4
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.5
SW
1.8
SW
2.2
SW
2.4
SSW
Period(s) (?)121118161615141313141413131312121217151414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)469214197371627757780673600833907834639451341214193145141719772454
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSW
10
NNE
30
SW
15
NNE
10
N
30
SSW
5
NNW
10
N
20
WSW
10
NE
5
NNE
15
W
15
ENE
15
N
25
W
10
ENE
10
ESE
25
SSW
15
SE
5
SE
25
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onoffoncross-
off
cross-
off
onglasscross-
off
cross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
on
crossglasscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:48AM
1.71
1:21PM
1.79
2:04AM
1.79
2:25PM
1.85
2:58AM
1.91
3:14PM
1.94
3:40AM
2.04
3:54PM
2.03
4:16AM
2.15
4:30PM
2.12
4:50AM
2.25
5:03PM
2.19
5:23AM
2.33
5:35PM
2.25
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:03AM
0.94
7:46PM
0.86
8:15AM
0.86
8:42PM
0.75
9:08AM
0.75
9:26PM
0.63
9:50AM
0.63
10:04PM
0.52
10:27AM
0.52
10:38PM
0.42
11:01AM
0.43
11:11PM
0.34
11:33AM
0.37
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Sat
20
Sunrise-5:11--5:11--5:13--5:13--5:13--5:13--5:13-
Sunset--6:46--6:46--6:47--6:49--6:49--6:50--6:50
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
cloud
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
------------3-35-22-3
Temp. °C263128263029263029273029262928242827252828
Feels °C (?)293027293028283029293231302928253026253127
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Information about the Chefs Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Chefs provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Chefs can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Chefs 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 (Chefs) 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 Chefs 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Madagascar - West? If you are looking for accommodation near Chefs, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Madagascar - West, consider staying in Toliara which is 36 km (22 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Betioky which is 77 km (48 miles) away

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