Vinanibe Surf Forecast

Tide
⏱️s.
⚡️kJ
Tijdzone:
Indian/Antananarivo
Wind: SN UNITY Atmos
(20260414 11z)
Golven: SN UNITY WAVE
(20260414 11z)

Golfopbouw

Swell 1Swell 2Swell 3Wind waves

Vinanibe Surf Forecast Eigenschappen

Swell venster
O - ZW
(Beste uit ZW)
Swell hoogte
2ft - 10ft
Swell breekt over
Zand
Golftypes
Strand
Golfrichtingen
Links, Rechts
Wind venster
N - N
(Offshore uit N)
Werkende getijden
Laag, Mid, Hoog
Niveau
Gevorderde

Vinanibe Surf Forecast Gids

Vinanibe, also known as Ambinanibe or Venom Bay, is just 11km from Fort Dauphin and is recognized for being one of the more powerful beach breaks in the area. This spot can offer some intense waves, so it’s definitely a place for those who are ready for some action. While it's comparable to spots like Hossegor in France, it’s essential to be mindful of your skill level here. Overall, it's a surf spot worth checking out if you're in the region.

This beach break works best with swells coming from the SouthWest, but it can also handle swells from the East and SouthWest. You can expect wave heights ranging from about 0.6 meters to over 2.4 meters (2ft to 8ft). The waves break over sand and you'll find both left and right peaks, giving you some options depending on the day. The surf tends to be best with a north wind, and it can work well at low, mid, and high tides. Intermediate surfers might find it challenging but rewarding, especially on a good day when the waves can build up to around 300 meters long.

One of the great things about Vinanibe is its consistency; it works throughout the year, especially with those northerly offshore winds. The crowd is typically on the lighter side, so you might enjoy more space in the water. After a session, it’s nice to wind down by a fire and enjoy some fresh fish from local fishermen, which adds a chill vibe to your surf day.

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We calculate the wind confidence by comparing wind speed, gust and direction from multiple models (like GFS, ECMWF, Arome, and Harmonie) and seeing how closely they match. For wave certainty we compare height, period and direction, also on multiple models. They are weighted, meaning that some models count more than others, depending on how good they are for a certain spot.

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Welcome! If you’re new to surf forecasting, check out this quick guide.

Forecast Table

The forecast table (the section on the page with all the numbers) is designed to pack as much information in the screen as possible. Although intimidating at first, it will help you make informed decisions about the waves faster, trust me :D. The table consists of roughly four sections, time and predictions, wind, waves, and tides:

🔮 Time and predictions section

Here we show the forecast thour and the overall surf quality prediction. This is determined based on the wave, wind and tide quality prediction. These individual predictions can be found on the forecast map.

💨 Wind section

The first row on the table (with the 💨 icon) shows wind speed, direction and gust. The more the wind speed the more aggressive the color (from blue, green, orange to red).

🌊 Wave section

The waves section consists of three rows, one for wave height and direction, one for period and one for wave energy. Our algorithm chooses the "dominant wave" using spot-adjusted surf energy (depth + directional fit). This is usually the first swell partition, but during local storms it can switch to wind waves. If that happens, values are shown in gray and italic.

🌒 Tide section

The tide section consists of a row with the actual heights per hour (measured at the half hour) and a table that displays the flow of the tide and the extremes (lows and highs).

Forecast map

The forecast map consists of arrows. These arrows represent all wave partitions (swell partitions and wind wave partition) and the wind. This allows you to see things like: a secondary swell or wind waves messes up the surf, or the wind is just a tick offshore so very surfable. Click a metric label in the bottom left to bring that arrow to the front — handy when arrows overlap.

Forecast Cheat Sheet

Short on time? Focus on wave energy. It’s the best single metric to gauge how big and powerful the waves will be.

Click any table cell to jump to that forecast hour. The map will update with forecast arrows, so you can see if wind and swell direction are lining up.

Use the table sidebar to switch units for height and speed.

Log your surf sessions to compare forecasts with real sessions and sharpen future predictions.

Models and Updates

Surfnerd blends multiple global and local wind and swell models using advanced interpolation and spatial techniques to create an "ensemble" forecast. Forecasts are refreshed hourly.

Surf Predictions

Our AI-driven algorithm scores surf quality, shown by green, orange, and gray dots. Each forecast hour is rated for wind, swell, and tide quality, then combined into an overall score. Here’s the scale:

Perfect
Good
Average
Bad or No Data

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