Chomoni Beach
Chomoni Beach sits on Grande Comore in the shadow of Mount Karthala, one of the world's most active volcanoes—a setting that would be extraordinary even without waves. During the southeast trade season, Indian Ocean swells wrap around the volcanic island to create surfable conditions on black sand beaches. This is coelacanth territory—the prehistoric fish thought extinct until discovered here. The infrastructure is minimal and the surfing community essentially nonexistent, but for adventurous travelers, Comoros offers genuine discovery in one of the Indian Ocean's least-visited corners.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- ESE (110°)
- Direction range
- 80° - 150°
- Size range
- 1m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 2.0m
- Height multiplier
- 0.90×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- W (270°)
- Offshore range
- 230° - 310°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
- Optimal range
- 0.4m - 1.5m
Water temp
27°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
4/10
Crowd level
1/10
Access: East coast of Grande Comore. Volcanic black sand.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Chomoni Beach?
Chomoni Beach works best on a mid tide, ideally between 0.4m and 1.5m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at Chomoni Beach?
Offshore wind at Chomoni Beach blows from the W (270°). Anything in the 230° to 310° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Chomoni Beach?
Chomoni Beach wants ESE swell (80° to 150°) between 1m and 2.5m, with a period of 14s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Chomoni Beach?
The main season at Chomoni Beach is May-Sep. A secondary window runs Apr, Oct. SE trade season. Swells wrap around from southern Indian Ocean.
How do I get to Chomoni Beach?
Fly into HAH, then allow about 30 minutes by road. East coast of Grande Comore. Volcanic black sand.
What kind of wave is Chomoni Beach?
Chomoni Beach is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 4/10.
Best Season
Peak: May-Sep
Secondary: Apr, Oct
SE trade season. Swells wrap around from southern Indian Ocean.