Surf spot

diwa

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Country: Mayotte
Coordinates: -12.7164, 45.2704

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	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	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.8	0.9	1	1	1.1	1	1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1	1	1	1.1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9
Wave direction	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	ENE	ENE	ENE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	ENE	SSE	SSE	SSE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	SSE	SSE	SSE	ENE	ENE	ENE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE
Wave period (s)	5.5	5.2	5.2	5.2	5.3	5.5	5.4	5.3	5.3	5	5.2	5.2	5.2	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.2	5	5	5.4	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.8	5.9	5.8	5.8	5.7	5.7	5.8	6	6	6	5.9	5.8	5.9	6	6	6.1	6.1	6.1	6	6	5.8	5.8	5.8	5.8	6	6	6.1	6	5.9	5.8
Wave energy (kJ)	42	31	26	24	24	26	24	20	19	14	14	12	12	13	14	15	12	12	12	16	20	24	24	23	23	25	29	40	54	64	70	73	72	77	85	89	90	89	84	80	81	80	80	80	82	77	66	58	51	48	50	54	60	65	59	52
Wind speed (km/h)	7.2	4.8	6.2	6.4	8.8	10.1	6.8	5.9	7.6	7.1	6.9	5.9	3	5.7	4.3	2.3	5.4	3.8	3.6	5.2	0.8	5.2	5.6	5.1	5.1	4.3	4	5.2	8.9	10.2	3.7	2.2	6	6.8	4.8	3.9	13.4	13	5.4	4.2	4.7	4	5.4	9.1	8.5	1.8	3.3	6.2	4.4	4	2.9	4.7	7.6	4.2	3.3	1.3
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Diwa is a surf spot in Mayotte, in the Indian Ocean between Madagascar and the coast of Mozambique. It’s not one of the most famous global surf destinations, but it can offer fun tropical waves in a beautiful setting.

General description

Type of spot: reef break / tropical island surf
Wave character: usually clean, warm-water waves with a reef setup
Best conditions: generally works best with the right swell direction and offshore winds
Crowd level: often low to moderate, depending on local conditions and season
Scenery: lagoon-and-reef environment, with clear warm water and lush island surroundings

What to expect

The waves can be fast and powerful when swell lines up well.
Because it’s a reef break, the takeoff may be shallow and technical.
It’s typically better suited to intermediate to advanced surfers, especially if the reef is exposed.

Best time

Surf conditions in Mayotte are generally influenced by southern ocean swell and seasonal wind patterns.
The most consistent surf usually comes during the cooler, swellier months of the year, though exact timing depends on the spot’s orientation.

Hazards / things to know

Reef: watch for shallow sections and sharp coral.
Tides: some reef breaks need a specific tide to work well or to be safer.
Local conditions: currents and reef passes can be strong in island surf zones.