Surf spot

Nondo right

Forecast conditions and map view for Nondo right in Tanzania. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Tanzania
Coordinates: -9.6903, 39.7396

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.9	1	1	1.3	1.5	1.6	1.7	1.7	1.7	1.7	1.8	1.8	1.8	1.8	1.7	1.7	1.7	1.7	1.7	1.7	1.7	1.7	1.7	1.7	1.7	1.7	1.7	1.4	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.6
Wave direction	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E
Wave period (s)	5.6	5.5	5.6	5.6	5.5	5.5	5.7	6	6.2	6	5.2	5.4	5.5	5.8	6.2	6.5	5.8	6.6	5.5	5.9	6.2	6.2	6.3	6.5	6.5	6.7	6.6	6.6	6.5	6.7	6.8	6.8	6.8	6.8	6.9	6.9	6.8	6.8	7	7.1	7.1	6.9	6.9	7	6.9	6.9	6.7	6.5	6.8	6.5	6.7	6.8	6.8	6.8	6.8	6.8
Wave energy (kJ)	46	41	36	36	32	30	32	33	31	28	28	30	30	29	29	29	26	33	41	49	59	68	76	93	141	194	234	252	244	256	271	291	313	318	302	282	271	271	277	291	298	288	288	283	275	269	262	229	195	231	224	228	234	243	246	246
Wind speed (km/h)	7.1	6.3	6.2	9.6	15.9	16	12.3	8.6	7.3	7.2	6.1	9.7	15.8	17.9	13.7	9.4	7.1	5.9	5.4	9.1	16.6	15.8	15	12.3	13.4	11.8	13.4	13.4	16.8	17.7	12.6	10.7	11.8	13.5	14	15.9	17.4	17.8	13.3	10.9	8.2	6.5	6.8	14	16.2	14.2	13.5	11.6	11.5	10.4	7.7	14.1	15.5	15.6	12.1	8.8
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Nondo Right, Tanzania is a relatively little-known right-hand reef break on Tanzania’s coast, offering a more remote and adventurous surf experience than the better-known East African spots. It’s usually described as a right-hander that can provide clean, peeling waves when swell, wind, and tide line up.

What it’s like

Wave type: Right-hand reef break
Best for: Intermediate to advanced surfers, depending on the day
Conditions: Can be hollow and fast, with sections that hold shape nicely on a solid swell
Crowds: Typically uncrowded due to its location and lower profile
Setting: Tropical, remote, and scenic

Surf considerations

Swell: Needs enough size to show up properly
Tide: Tidal sensitivity is likely important, as with many reef breaks
Hazards: Reef, shallow takeoff zone, and local conditions can make it challenging

Overall vibe

Nondo Right is the kind of wave that appeals to surfers looking for uncrowded, quality right-hand reef surfing in a raw, less-developed part of the Indian Ocean coast. It’s not usually a beginner-friendly wave, but for the right surfer it can be a rewarding spot.