Surf spot

Ifaty

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Country: Madagascar
Coordinates: -23.1154, 43.5259

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.9	1	1	1.1	1.2	1.1	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.4	1.3	1	1	1.1	1.4	1.2	1.6	1.6	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.4	1.4	1.3	1.2	1.1	1	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.8	0.9	1.1	1.3
Wave direction	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	S	S	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SW	SW	SW
Wave period (s)	8.9	9.1	10.3	14	12.8	13.1	13	12.8	12.6	11.8	11.8	11.5	11.2	10.8	10.7	4.9	5.5	5.8	6	7.5	7.8	8.4	12.6	9.7	6.3	13.2	11.2	11.4	11.7	11.4	11.4	11.2	10.4	10.3	10.2	10.1	10.1	10.1	10.3	10.2	10.2	10.1	10.1	9.8	9.7	9.4	9.2	12.9	12.5	12.3	12.3	12.3	12.3	12.6	12.7	12.8
Wave energy (kJ)	70	64	72	203	275	314	366	408	424	352	428	381	358	317	295	76	97	97	95	211	193	147	328	242	156	536	653	649	644	590	554	516	424	370	317	256	210	173	141	120	101	84	68	57	43	32	24	53	72	94	115	148	195	267	405	588
Wind speed (km/h)	13.9	12	9.6	11.5	20.9	21.5	19.9	17.3	13.3	13.8	15	15	21.4	19.7	14.8	5.8	9	15	19.1	10	12.8	21.5	8.1	11.9	9.6	9.8	9	8.7	19.3	17.9	8	7.9	7	7.2	5.9	2.9	19.4	19.5	10.7	8.8	5.1	4.3	4.9	5.1	20.5	19.4	7.3	9.2	7.6	6.9	9.6	10.6	19.2	18.4	8.4	9
Wind direction	ESECross	SECross	SECross	SCross	SSWCross	SSWCross	SCross	SSECross	SECross	SECross	SECross	SSECross	SSWCross	SSWCross	SCross	SSECross	ESECross	SECross	SECross	ESECross	WSWCross	SWCross	WNWCross	NNECross	ENECross	ECross	ENECross	NWCross	WSWCross	WSWCross	WSWCross	ECross	ESECross	ECross	NECross	WGlassy	WSWCross	SWCross	SSWCross	SCross	NCross	NGlassy	ENEGlassy	NWCross	WCross	WSWCross	WSWCross	SCross	ECross	SECross	SECross	SSECross	WSWCross	WSWCross	SWCross	SCross

Ifaty, Madagascar is a laid-back surf destination on the southwest coast of the island, near Tulear (Toliara). It’s not a big-name global surf hub, which is part of its appeal: fewer crowds, a more remote feel, and warm Indian Ocean water.

Surf character

Wave type: Mostly reef breaks and some beachbreak sections nearby
Best conditions: Sells best with southwest swells and favorable wind directions
Wave quality: Can be very good when swell lines up, but conditions are more inconsistent than in major surf destinations
Crowds: Generally light

What it’s like

Ifaty has a relaxed tropical vibe, with lagoons, reefs, and small fishing villages nearby. The waves can be fun and uncrowded, but the area is more about exploring and adventure than guaranteed daily surf. Because many spots are reef-based, local knowledge is important for safety and timing.

Best for

Intermediate to advanced surfers
Travelers looking for an off-the-beaten-path surf trip
Those happy to mix surf with snorkeling, diving, and coastal exploration

Things to keep in mind

Reef hazards and tide sensitivity
Limited surf infrastructure compared with more developed surf towns
Conditions can be fickle, so flexibility helps