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Teiki Mathieu Baillan surfing a self-made Alaia surfboard in Lances Left, Mentawaï, Indonesia. Photo by C. Naslain, 2009.
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Madagascar
Africa
World class coral reefs with consistent swells. Of course it's uncrowded and you will live at no cost except fot the transport (hard and expensive). Problems of sharks (but as much as the legend says), tradewinds.
Location: Southern Africa, island in the Indian Ocean, east of Mozambique
Geographic coordinates: 20° 0' S, 47° 0' E
Coastline km: 4,828 km km
Climate: Tropical along coast, temperate inland, arid in south
Terrain: Narrow coastal plain, high plateau and mountains in center
Elevation: highest point: Maromokotro 2,876 m
Natural hazards: Periodic cyclones, drought, and locust infestation
Currency: Malagasy franc (MGF)
Population: 18,040,341 (July 2005 est.)
Languages: French (official), Malagasy (official)
Capital: Antananarivo
Divisions: 6 provinces (faritany); Antananarivo, Antsiranana, Fianarantsoa, Mahajanga, Toamasina, Toliara
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| Water temp. | 79°F | 77°F | 75°F | 72°F | 73°F | 77°F |
| Air temp. | 77°F | 77°F | 75°F | 75°F | 77°F | 77°F |
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Surf Spots
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| Ambila Lamentsa | - / - | 
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Right and left | Sand-bar | 
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| Anakao (Nosy Ve) | 2 / - | Left | Reef-coral |
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| Androka | - / - | Right and left | Reef-rocky |
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| Ankaninoof | 4 / - | Right and left | Beach-break | 
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| Antalaha | - / - | Right and left | Reef-coral |
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| Concussion Bowls | - / - | Right | Beach-break | 
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| Corre | - / - |
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Left | Sand-bar |
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| Evatra | - / - | Left | Reef-rocky |
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| Flameballs | 7 / - |
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Left | Point-break |
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| Ifaty | 2 / - |
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Right and left | Reef-coral |
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| Lavanono | 1 / - |
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Left | Reef-coral |
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| Libanono | 2 / - |
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| Mahambo | 1 / - |
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| Monseigneur | 5 / - |
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| Safari Vezo house break | 2 / - | Right and left | Reef-coral |
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| Sainte Marie Island | - / - | Right and left | Reef-coral |
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| Tiger's Head | - / - | Left | Reef-coral |
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| TT s | - / - | Left | Reef-coral |
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| Vinanibe lake | 1 / - |
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Comments
By lamoucate , 13 May
surfing around tulear - you can also check out this site for surf tours in and around the region.
http://madagascar-surf-trip.com/
By lamoucate , 8 May
Tulear, Madagascar - I've been living and surfing in and around tulear since 2009. If anyone wants any info feel free to drop me a line!
By crustysurfer , 30-05-2012
Surfing madagascar - i spent 5 weeks surfing prime season on the SE and SW coast of madagascar in 2011, there are some awesome waves and some pit falls. if you're on it, you'll score, research is key, give me a shout if you thinking of going there, justindevos@yahoo.co.uk
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