Vinanibe Lake
Fort Dauphin, Madagascar · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 1.3m
- Period
- 13.4s
- Wind
- 41 km/h Offshore
- Tide
- Falling
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Tide · today
Falling · Low in 2h545-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Indian/Antananarivo local
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Days 6–10 for Vinanibe Lake, scored for your board.
About Vinanibe Lake
Vinanibe Lake is a beach break over sand in Fort Dauphin, Madagascar. It's at its best on swells from the ESE / SE / SSE with light offshore winds from the N / NNE / NW. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Beach
- Bottom
- Sand
- Best tide
- all
- Best swell direction
- ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW
- Best wind direction
- N, NNE, NW, NNW
Vinanibe Lake surf FAQ
Is Vinanibe Lake good for beginners?+
Vinanibe Lake is a beach break over sand, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Vinanibe Lake?+
Different days call for different boards. Vinanibe Lake handles a range of boards — a longboard or fish when it's small, a shortboard when there's more push. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What are the best conditions for Vinanibe Lake?+
Look for from the ESE / SE / SSE with light offshore winds from the N / NNE / NW. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.