
Surf Forecasts:
Nosy Andrea surf forecast from 18 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 20 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 25 Oct, 6PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SSW swell with 3,393 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 19 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nosy Andrea this week:
The surf forecast for Nosy Andrea over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 19) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Nosy Andrea in the next 16 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 25) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EAT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Mon 19th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Tue 20th Oct) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sun 25th Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nosy Andrea over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the SSW by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | ||||||||||||||
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 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 8 | S 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
369 | 321 | 330 | 915 | 680 | 701 | 494 | 677 | 734 | 726 | 370 | 478 | 224 | 205 | 521 | 1034 | 1522 | 1017 | 675 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:25AM1.54m | 00:15AM1.43m | 1:38PM1.64m | 2:14AM1.64m | 2:34PM1.87m | 2:55AM1.89m | 3:08PM2.11m | 3:26AM2.13m | 3:38PM2.33m | 3:55AM2.35m | 4:08PM2.51m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:17AM1.09m | 5:51PM1.22m | 6:54AM1.14m | 8:11PM1.03m | 8:18AM0.93m | 8:51PM0.80m | 8:57AM0.70m | 9:21PM0.57m | 9:29AM0.48m | 9:49PM0.35m | 10:00AM0.28m | 10:18PM0.16m | |||||||
— | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | |
6:09 | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 30 | 29 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 30 | 28 | 24 | 30 | 28 | 24 | 30 | 28 | 21 |
Feels °C | 26 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 26 | 25 | 30 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 22 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 13 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | SW 10 |
369 | 321 | 330 | 915 | 680 | 701 | 494 | 677 | 734 | 726 | 370 | 478 | 224 | 205 | 521 | 1034 | 6 | 2 | 392 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | S 3 | SSW 16 | S 4 | SW 16 | S 11 | SW 15 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | SW 12 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | NNW 6 | NW 8 | — | — |
4 | 2 | 175 | 5 | 40 | 3 | 174 | 18 | 36 | 21 | 207 | 75 | 98 | 90 | 57 | 8 | 3 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 18 | — | — | S 19 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NW 7 | — | — | — | — |
— | 30 | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 26 | 21 | 17 | 8 | 14 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 | — | SSW 3 | S 6 | SSW 12 | SSW 8 | S 8 |
— | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | 6 | 103 | 1522 | 1017 | 675 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1215 | 0 | 0 | 1214 | 0 | 0 | 835 | 0 | 17 | 841 | 0 | 0 | 1214 | 11 | 0 | 1213 | 11 | 1213 | 1213 |
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Information about the Nosy Andrea Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Nosy Andrea provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Nosy Andrea can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Nosy Andrea 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 (Nosy Andrea) 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 Nosy Andrea 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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