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Anakao (Flameballs)

Southwest Coast, Madagascar
🪸Sharp reef🏝️Remote🦈Sharks

Anakao (Flameballs) is Madagascar's best-kept surf secret—a world-class left reef break on the island's remote southwest coast. The wave produces long, hollow barrels over coral reef, accessed by boat from the tiny fishing village of Anakao. Getting here is an adventure: long flights, rough roads, basic infrastructure. But for those who make the journey, the reward is pristine, empty perfection in one of Earth's most unique settings. Ultimate African surf exploration.

3-Day Forecast
Today
29
28
Poor
1.3m
@12s
19km/h
Thu
30
50
Fair
3.9m
@16s
18km/h
Fri
1
73
Good
2.7m
@15s
12km/h
+7
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Today's Conditions

Swell
1.3m
SW(223°)
Score: 9/25
Period
12s
Medium period swell
Score: 14/25
Wind
19km/h
SSE(165°)
Score: 1/25
Weather
27°C
0.0mm29%
Windswell Component
0.7mS@3s
Secondary Swell
0.2mSW
Forecast Confidence
100%
Sources: open-meteo-marine, open-meteo-weather
Best Session
morning
AM: 9 km/h ESE|PM: 22 km/h SSW
9 km/h vs 22 km/h afternoon
Tide at 9am (-0.5m)

Location & Conditions

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Tide Times

3:30 am
High tide - 1.50m
9:37 am
Low tide - -0.51m
3:48 pm
High tide - 1.48m
9:54 pm
Low tide - -0.59m
Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

28
Poor
Components
Swell Direction12/25
Swell Size9/25
Swell Period14/25
Wind1/25
Raw Score36/100
Adjustments
🌊💨 Windswell-3
⚠️ Weak Component-5
Adjusted Score28/100
Confidence
Multiplier×1.00
Final Score28

Spot Details

Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
SSW (200°)
Direction range
170° - 230°
Size range
1m - 3.5m
Ideal size
2.9m
Height multiplier
0.97×
Ideal period
14s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction
E (90°)
Offshore range
45° - 135°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide
mid
Optimal range
0.5m - 1.8m

Water temp

24°C

Wetsuit

Boardshorts / Rashguard

Difficulty

6/10

Crowd level

1/10

Access: Boat from Anakao village to outer reefs.

Best Season

Peak: Apr-Sep

Secondary: Mar, Oct

April-September SW groundswell season. Dry season with offshore winds.

Getting There

Airport
TLE
Drive time
120 min
Boat required
$50
Data quality
verified

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