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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
30
34
Poor
0.7m
@13s
16km/h
Tue
31
50
Fair
1.1m
@14s
14km/h
Wed
1
38
Poor
1.2m
@12s
22km/h
+7
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Today's Conditions

Swell
0.7m
SSW(202°)
Score: 3/25
Period
13s
Medium period swell
Score: 23/25
Wind
16km/h
WNW(298°)
Score: 0/25
Weather
29°C
0.0mm90%
Windswell Component
0.1mWNW@1s
Secondary Swell
0.3mSSW
Forecast Confidence
100%
Sources: open-meteo-marine, open-meteo-weather
Best Session
morning
AM: 11 km/h N|PM: 16 km/h WNW
11 km/h vs 16 km/h afternoon
Tide at 9am (-0.3m)

Location & Conditions

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Tide Times

3:35 am
High tide - 1.61m
9:42 am
Low tide - -0.29m
3:50 pm
High tide - 1.59m
9:50 pm
Low tide - -0.37m
Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

34
Poor
Components
Swell Direction23/25
Swell Size3/25
Swell Period23/25
Wind0/25
Raw Score49/100
Adjustments
⚠️ Weak Component-15
🚫 Undersized Capmax 44
Adjusted Score34/100
Confidence
Multiplier×1.00
Final Score34

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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