Mahambo
Mahambo, Madagascar · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.7m
- Period
- 8.8s
- Wind
- 3 km/h Onshore
- Tide
- Rising
Get an alert when Mahambo hits 7+
Set your board and level once and the app pings you the moment it's on.
Tide · today
Rising · High in 1h175-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Indian/Antananarivo local
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Days 6–10 for Mahambo, scored for your board.
About Mahambo
Mahambo is a reef break over coral in Mahambo, Madagascar. It's at its best on swells from the ENE / E / ESE with light offshore winds from the W / WNW / NW. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Reef
- Bottom
- Coral
- Best tide
- all
- Best swell direction
- ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S
- Best wind direction
- W, WNW, NW, NNW
Mahambo surf FAQ
Is Mahambo good for beginners?+
Mahambo is a reef break over coral, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. The coral bottom rewards some confidence in the water and awareness of what's beneath you, especially as the size picks up. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Mahambo?+
Different days call for different boards. Mahambo handles a range of boards — a longboard or fish when it's small, a shortboard when there's more push. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What are the best conditions for Mahambo?+
Look for from the ENE / E / ESE with light offshore winds from the W / WNW / NW. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.