
Anakao is a great place to learn how to surf. The waves here are best for intermediate surfers with some experience, making it ideal for your first time or to improve your skills.
Waist to chest-high
12s period
12 kph
SE
30°C
Warm — boardshorts OK
9.5/10
Great day to surf
We don't have instructors listed at Anakao yet, but this spot is worth knowing about. It's a solid intermediate spot with waves that will challenge you without being overwhelming.
Best tide
low, mid, high
Best wind
West, Northwest
Best swell
South, Southeast, East
Anakao is a reef break located in Atsimo-Andrefana, Madagascar. The waves here offer a good mix of challenge and fun, perfect if you've already caught a few green waves and want to keep progressing.
Anakao is a popular reef break in Atsimo-Andrefana, Madagascar, suited for intermediate-level surfers looking to progress. The wave offers fun, workable faces that are great for practicing turns, cutbacks, and building wave-reading skills. Performs best on South and Southeast swells with West/Northwest offshore winds. A reliable option for improving surfers seeking quality sessions.
The water is warm here — boardshorts or a rashguard are usually enough. Most instructors provide the board and everything you need.
Here's what you should know about surfing at Anakao — conditions, timing, and practical stuff.
Anakao is a reef break. You'll find waves with enough shape to practice turns and get longer rides. Not too mellow, not too heavy.
Anakao has surfable waves most of the year. Check the forecast to pick the best day for your visit. Right now the water is warm at 30°C.
Whether you're a complete beginner or want to improve your technique, a local instructor makes all the difference.
Looking for surf lessons in Anakao, Atsimo-Andrefana, Madagascar? Surfer Worldwide helps you find local instructors who know this spot inside out. Atsimo-Andrefana is a popular surf destination with consistent waves and a welcoming surf community. Check live conditions, compare instructors, and discover what to do in the area.
¿Buscas clases de surf en Anakao, Atsimo-Andrefana, Madagascar? En Surfer Worldwide puedes encontrar instructores locales certificados que conocen este spot mejor que nadie. Atsimo-Andrefana es un destino popular para surfear con olas consistentes y una comunidad de surfistas acogedora. Consulta las condiciones en vivo, compara instructores y descubre qué hacer en la zona.