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Moya 1

Dzaoudzi, Mayotte · Surf Forecast

Scored for
Board
Level
6
Now · Shortboard · Intermediate
Good
Waist high · Textured · N
Wave
0.9m
Period
7s
Wind
9 km/h Cross
Tide
Low

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Tide · today

Low · High in 4h07
0.9m15h16h18h19h21h

5-day forecast

Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Indian/Mayotte local

Wednesday

7 Oct
15:00
0.9m
7.3s
8 km/h
Offshore
18:00
0.9m
7.1s
6 km/h
Offshore
21:00
0.9m
7s
9 km/h
Cross

Thursday

8 Oct
06:00
0.9m
6.8s
15 km/h
Cross
09:00
1m
7s
9 km/h
Cross
12:00
1m
7.1s
8 km/h
Cross
15:00
0.9m
7s
3 km/h
Onshore
18:00
0.8m
6.7s
3 km/h
Cross
21:00
0.7m
6.5s
5 km/h
Offshore

Friday

9 Oct
06:00
0.6m
6.2s
7 km/h
Cross
09:00
0.6m
6.3s
7 km/h
Cross
12:00
0.6m
6.3s
1 km/h
Onshore
15:00
0.6m
6.1s
5 km/h
Offshore
18:00
0.5m
6s
8 km/h
Offshore
21:00
0.5m
5.9s
11 km/h
Offshore

Saturday

10 Oct
06:00
0.4m
5.7s
5 km/h
Cross
09:00
0.4m
5.8s
6 km/h
Cross
12:00
0.3m
5.8s
8 km/h
Cross
15:00
0.5m
5.7s
5 km/h
Cross
18:00
0.5m
5.5s
4 km/h
Offshore
21:00
0.6m
5.4s
7 km/h
Cross

Sunday

11 Oct
06:00
0.4m
5s
7 km/h
Onshore
09:00
0.4m
7s
5 km/h
Onshore
12:00
0.7m
6.6s
3 km/h
Onshore
15:00
0.7m
6.5s
1 km/h
Offshore
18:00
0.7m
6.4s
5 km/h
Offshore
21:00
0.6m
6.4s
10 km/h
Offshore

See all 10 days in the app

Days 6–10 for Moya 1, scored for your board.

About Moya 1

Moya 1 is a reef break over coral in Dzaoudzi, Mayotte. It's at its best on swells from the ENE / E / ESE with light offshore winds from the WSW / W / WNW, around low to mid tide. 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
low,mid
Best swell direction
ENE, E, ESE, SE
Best wind direction
WSW, W, WNW, NW

Moya 1 surf FAQ

Is Moya 1 good for beginners?+

Moya 1 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 Moya 1?+

Different days call for different boards. Moya 1 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 tide is best for surfing Moya 1?+

Moya 1 tends to work best around low to mid tide. The tide chart above shows the current stage plus the next high and low, so you can time your session.

What are the best conditions for Moya 1?+

Look for from the ENE / E / ESE with light offshore winds from the WSW / W / WNW. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.