Anakao
Madagascar · Indian Ocean
Right now
Partly cloudyWind and swell direction
Swell: 0.7m SSW
Wind: 8 km/h ENE (offshore)
Beach faces: SW
Offshore wind (blowing from land to sea). Ideal conditions, holding up wave faces for cleaner surf.
Swell is arriving at a great angle for this beach.
Today hour by hour
Updated 10:16Expected crowds
Prediction model v16amDawn patrol territory
7amMidweek quiet
Next 7 days
Forecast via Open-MeteoWhat to pack
- Boardshorts weather. 27°C water.
- Strong winds on some days. Check the forecast each morning.
- Sunny days ahead. Sun cream and a rashie.
Today's briefing
1.0m swell at 8s. Onshore wind creating some chop. Water temperature 28°C.
AI-generated summary for Anakao. Always check local reports before heading out.
Forecast accuracy at Anakao
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Best time to go
No great windows in the next 2 days
Best available option is Today around 7am (score: 26). Conditions are below the Good threshold but may still be surfable.
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Swell forecast
7-day forecastDaily score breakdown
This week is looking below average for late April.
Comparing the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Anakao.
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Last 3 days of logged conditions.
About Anakao
The breaks near Anakao constitute highly remote, world-class left-hand reef breaks situated in the Mozambique Channel off Madagascar. The seafloor is composed of pristine, live coral structures that form a sharp, highly irregular bathymetric shelf. Because the reef is highly sensitive to tidal fluctuations, water depth is a critical variable; low tides frequently expose coral heads, making navigation exceedingly dangerous. The wave dynamics rely on long-period south-westerly groundswells navigating past regional island blockades to strike the coral atoll, generating mechanical, heavily barreling left-handers. Wind variables are notoriously erratic in this geographical zone; however, an easterly offshore wind provides the optimal surface tension to maintain the structural integrity of the barrel. Due to the extreme remoteness, lack of local infrastructure, and the shallow, uncompromising nature of the living coral reef, this location is suitable strictly for advanced surfers possessing significant oceanic experience. The wave offers a high-velocity, hollow ride that demands precise trimming and highly technical tube navigation to evade the heavy close-out sections common on the inside reef.
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How often is this page updated?
Current conditions refresh every 6 hours when the cron runs. Hourly data updates every 30 minutes. The 7-day forecast, luck factor, and packing notes are all pre-computed at the same time.
What is the luck factor?
We compare the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Anakao. The delta tells you whether conditions are shaping up better, worse, or about the same as a typical late April.
How is 'best session' picked?
We score each day of the 7-day forecast using the same algorithm as the leaderboard, and highlight the highest scorer.
Where does the data come from?
Open-Meteo's Marine API (swell height, period, water temperature) and Weather API (wind and conditions).
Does the score capture local knowledge?
Honestly, no. Every break has tide windows, swell directions and reef contours that a global model cannot see. Treat the score as a starting point, then check a local cam.
When is the best time to surf Anakao?
Check our timing score heatmap above for a week-by-week breakdown combining surf conditions with crowd pressure.