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Toliara, Madagascar

Anakao

Intermediate Reef break Reef bottom Peels left 0.6–2.5 m Mid tide

Madagascar's most accessible quality wave, located near the fishing village of Anakao in the southwest. The left-hand reef break produces long, workable walls over coral. Madagascar remains largely unexplored for surf, with Anakao serving as the main hub for adventurous surfers seeking empty lineups and African adventure.

Hazards

RemoteUrchinsShallow

Conditions

Best swell
S, SW
Best wind
E, NE
Season
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Wave size
0.6–2.5 m
Wave quality
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Consistency
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Crowd
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Coordinates
-23.6833, 43.6500

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