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La Batterie surfForecast / West / Madagascar
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Wednesday 06 May 2026 EATForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
La Batterie surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's La Batterie sea temperature is
27.4° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Batterie this week:
The surf forecast for La Batterie over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Batterie in the next 16 days are 2.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EAT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Thu 7th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Wed 13th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Wed 13th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Batterie over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 16 | SW 10 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | |
307 | 167 | 198 | 130 | 79 | 140 | 221 | 259 | 719 | 812 | 672 | 492 | 595 | 515 | 392 | 242 | 186 | 217 | 162 | 144 | 381 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | |
High Tide | 7:35PM2.18m | 7:46AM2.01m | 8:12PM2.02m | 8:25AM1.84m | 9:01PM1.86m | 9:24AM1.69m | 10:20PM1.75m | 11:07AM1.61m | 00:11AM1.76m | 12:59PM1.70m | 1:33AM1.91m | 2:06PM1.89m | 2:27AM2.11m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:21PM0.47m | 1:44AM0.62m | 1:54PM0.63m | 2:22AM0.80m | 2:36PM0.80m | 3:18AM0.96m | 3:40PM0.96m | 4:55AM1.06m | 5:29PM1.03m | 6:49AM0.99m | 7:10PM0.93m | 7:58AM0.81m | 8:13PM0.74m | ||||||||
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 | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — |
 | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — |
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Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 24 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 |
27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 |
 kJ | 307 | 106 | 198 | 113 | 79 | 140 | 221 | 259 | 719 | 812 | 672 | 492 | 595 | 515 | 392 | 222 | 160 | 123 | 162 | 144 | 381 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 11 | W 6 | SW 16 | S 18 | S 11 | SW 14 | SW 12 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 9 | SSW 10 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 54 | 167 | 109 | 130 | 43 | 6 | 66 | 171 | 244 | 74 | 300 | 331 | 184 | 136 | 95 | 242 | 186 | 217 | 38 | 63 | 136 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SSW 13 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 13 | SW 10 | WNW 6 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 8 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | SW 17 | S 4 |
| kJ | 75 | 95 | 47 | 2 | 28 | 16 | 4 | 66 | 75 | 17 | 78 | 299 | 109 | 143 | 163 | 105 | 60 | 11 | 36 | 77 | 13 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WNW 2 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | SW 7 | — | — | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 5 | — | — | 25 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 396 | 0 | 0 | 925 | 0 | 0 | 867 | 0 | 0 | 832 | 0 | 0 | 1221 | 0 | 0 | 925 | 0 | 0 | 925 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for La Batterie provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at La Batterie can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Batterie 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 (La Batterie) 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 La Batterie 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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