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Spot · tier 3 · Madagascar
Ifaty
Ifaty, in the village of Ambolomailaka north of Toliara on Madagascar's south-west coast, offers a flat, protected lagoon suited to beginners, with a reef break about 5 km offshore for wave riders. Thermal south-to-south-west wind is best from June to September.
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Wind
| best months |
|
|---|---|
| dominant direction | S/SW (side-shore) |
| thermal or synoptic | thermal |
Water
| type | lagoon |
|---|---|
| notes | Flat lagoon; a reef break with medium waves lies about 5 km offshore. |
Levels
| beginner | yes |
|---|---|
| intermediate | yes |
| advanced | yes |
Launch & crowd
| 0 | m |
|---|---|
| 1 | e |
| 2 | d |
| 3 | i |
| 4 | u |
| 5 | m |
| description | Medium sandy beach, short walk from anywhere in the village |
| space | ok |
Hazards
- reefs (offshore wave break)
Travel basics
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