Surf Forecasts:
Nosy Andrea surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 9,319 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Nosy Andrea in the next 16 days are 4.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EAT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nosy Andrea over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Sun morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sun night, fresh winds from the SSW by Tue afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | ||||||||||||||
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 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
355 | 743 | 1073 | 947 | 1094 | 2843 | 2519 | 1599 | 1380 | 890 | 1772 | 1060 | 983 | 1771 | 1144 | 1172 | 776 | 1532 | 2681 | 3089 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:26PM1.74m | 10:02AM1.65m | 10:25PM1.51m | 12:40PM1.49m | 2:24AM1.47m | 3:14PM1.67m | 3:35AM1.69m | 3:55PM1.91m | 4:08AM1.92m | 4:25PM2.14m | 4:35AM2.13m | 4:51PM2.36m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:23PM0.88m | 3:40AM0.94m | 4:18PM1.12m | 5:12AM1.14m | 8:07PM1.19m | 8:42AM1.07m | 9:32PM0.97m | 9:38AM0.84m | 10:06PM0.75m | 10:11AM0.61m | 10:34PM0.54m | 10:39AM0.40m | 11:00PM0.35m | |||||||
— | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 21 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 27 | 30 | 21 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 17 | 22 | 17 | 16 | 23 | 25 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
355 | 743 | 1073 | 947 | 1094 | 2843 | 2519 | 1599 | 1380 | 890 | 1772 | 1060 | 983 | 1771 | 1144 | 10 | 776 | 1532 | 2681 | 3089 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | — | S 4 | — | S 10 | — | W 19 | — | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 15 | SSW 10 | — | S 19 |
82 | — | 8 | — | 2 | — | 7 | — | 224 | 547 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 382 | 294 | — | 744 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | — | — | — | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 13 | — | — |
2 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 342 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 4 | — | S 4 | S 5 | — | S 4 | S 5 | — | S 3 | — | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | — | — | SSW 11 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 |
11 | 14 | — | 14 | 44 | — | 38 | 55 | — | 6 | — | 37 | 101 | — | — | 1172 | 212 | 109 | 200 | 243 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1214 | 0 | 0 | 1214 | 364 | 0 | 1214 | 0 | 0 | 368 | 11 | 364 | 841 | 0 | 11 | 1214 | 1164 | 841 | 1217 | 1214 |
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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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