Surf spot

Mahambo

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Country: Madagascar
Coordinates: -17.4789, 49.4730

Metric
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Wave height (m)	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.1	1	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.9	0.8	1	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.3	1.4	1.3	1.4	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.1	1	1	1	1
Wave direction	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	ESE	SSE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	ESE	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E
Wave period (s)	7.7	7.6	7.5	7.5	7.6	7.5	7.5	7.3	7.2	7.1	7	7.1	7.1	7.2	7.2	7.2	6.7	6.7	6.8	7.2	7.3	6.5	6.5	6.3	6.5	5.5	5.4	5.5	5.9	7.2	7.9	7.7	7.2	7.4	7.8	7.8	8	8	7.9	6.8	7	7	7	7.1	7	7.1	7.1	7	7	7	6.9	6.8	6.8	6.8	6.8	6.8
Wave energy (kJ)	210	195	181	170	161	153	139	114	108	97	92	85	82	77	73	69	62	57	51	45	41	42	40	41	37	46	47	46	47	79	88	117	168	163	164	175	166	223	231	149	189	176	173	170	158	165	160	143	136	130	115	105	102	98	88	84
Wind speed (km/h)	6.6	5.7	4.8	3.8	13	10.2	5.1	3.1	6.8	5.2	6.4	1.6	13.8	12.2	7.1	5.9	8.4	5.5	5.6	9.7	17.9	18.7	15.9	15.3	12.5	11.8	11.2	16.3	15.8	16.3	10.9	18.7	16.9	16.3	15.1	20.5	21.3	18.9	14.5	8.4	7.8	8.9	8.2	8.3	10.8	12.7	6.3	6.4	6.9	5.2	4.1	5.4	10.8	9.8	5	1.6
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Mahambo, Madagascar is a relaxed, tropical surf destination on the island’s east coast, known for its long left-hand reef break and uncrowded lineup.

Quick description

Location: Near the village of Mahambo, on Madagascar’s northeastern/eastern shoreline
Wave type: Mainly reef break
Best for: Intermediate to advanced surfers
Wave quality: Can offer fast, clean, peeling lefts when the swell and winds line up
Crowd level: Usually light, with a very local, laid-back feel

What it’s like

Mahambo has a remote, adventurous vibe. The surf is set against a backdrop of lush coastline, tropical water, and a small fishing-village atmosphere. It’s the kind of place where conditions can be excellent, but the wave quality depends a lot on swell direction, tide, and wind.

Conditions

Swells: Picks up Indian Ocean swell well
Wind: Offshore or light winds are best
Consistency: Not always reliable, but rewarding when it works
Hazards: Reef and shallow sections, so some experience is useful

Overall impression

Mahambo is a scenic, uncrowded surf spot with a true off-the-beaten-path feel. It’s ideal for surfers looking for a remote reef break in a beautiful tropical setting rather than a developed surf town.