Surf spot

moya 1

Forecast conditions and map view for moya 1 in Comoros. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Comoros
Coordinates: -12.7858, 45.2996

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.8
Wave direction	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	SSW	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	ENE	ENE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	ENE	SSE	SSE	SSE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	ENE	ENE	ENE	SSE	SSE	SSE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE
Wave period (s)	5.2	5.2	5.1	5.1	5.2	5.2	5.2	5.1	4.8	4.9	4.8	4.8	4.5	4.8	4.8	5.2	5.2	5.2	4.7	5	5.5	5.2	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.4	5	5	5.1	5.5	5.5	5.4	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.4	5.5	5	6	6.2	6	5.9	5.5	5.5	5.3	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.8	5.6	5.5	5.5	5.6	5.5
Wave energy (kJ)	26	25	23	21	22	22	20	17	11	12	11	10	9	10	10	12	12	12	8	10	14	15	16	17	19	19	22	22	33	38	48	49	47	50	50	48	46	45	42	26	43	44	45	42	39	38	37	31	30	26	29	31	32	35	36	34
Wind speed (km/h)	15.4	6.2	10.3	7.4	13.8	17.9	17.9	11.2	11	16.2	14.3	10	8.2	7.4	7.5	2.3	10.1	7.4	5.8	5.9	6.2	8.7	7.3	12.2	7.5	5	3.9	12.8	9.9	4.7	1.1	12.8	8.1	9.2	9.5	3.1	17.7	15.9	12.7	9.3	2.7	7.4	16.9	16.7	15.8	4.2	9	10.2	12.7	9.7	5.1	9.4	11.5	11.7	6.3	4.3
Wind direction	NNWOffshore	WSWCross-off	SSWCross-on	SSEOnshore	SCross-on	SCross-on	SCross-on	SWCross	WCross-off	SSEOnshore	SSEOnshore	SEOnshore	ESEOnshore	SEOnshore	SEOnshore	NWGlassy	NCross-off	ENECross-on	ECross-on	ECross-on	ECross-on	SEOnshore	SOnshore	NNWOffshore	NNECross-off	ENECross	SEGlassy	ENECross	NECross	ESEGlassy	WSWGlassy	WNWCross-off	NNWOffshore	NECross	NNECross-off	ENEGlassy	SSEOnshore	SCross-on	SSWCross-on	WNWOffshore	SSEGlassy	SSWCross-on	SSEOnshore	SSEOnshore	SSEOnshore	ESEGlassy	NNECross-off	NWOffshore	NCross-off	NCross-off	ECross-on	SEOnshore	SEOnshore	SEOnshore	ESEOnshore	NGlassy

Moya 1 is one of the better-known surf breaks in the Comoros, typically associated with the Moya area on Anjouan (Nzwani). It’s part of a remote Indian Ocean surf scene that still feels lightly explored, with warm water, tropical scenery, and relatively uncrowded lineups.

What it’s like

Wave type: Usually a reef break
Best for: Intermediate to advanced surfers, depending on swell size and reef conditions
Wave quality: Can offer clean, punchy, fast waves when the swell lines up
Crowd factor: Often low compared with more famous destinations
Scenery: Tropical island setting, clear water, volcanic landscape, and a wild, off-the-beaten-path feel

Conditions

Swell: Best with consistent Indian Ocean swell
Wind: Offshore or light winds are ideal; local wind direction matters a lot
Tide: Tide can significantly affect the wave, especially over reef
Hazards: Shallow reef, changing conditions, and limited rescue infrastructure mean caution is important

Vibe

Moya 1 is the kind of spot surfers go to if they want a remote adventure surf experience rather than a highly developed surf town. It’s attractive for those chasing quality waves in a quieter, more pristine setting.