Mahambo, Madagascar

Weather Patterns October is the sunniest with an average temperature of 73.2 °F. July is coldest with an average temperature of °F. The wet season has a rainfall peak around January, but this is also the warmest month, with an average temperature of 79.5 °F. The dry season is around the month of June. Mahambo has no distinct temperature seasons, the temperature is somewhat constant during the year, temperatures drop sharply at night.

Temperature

Rain, Sunshine, Frost in Mahambo

Cyclones Late January – March is cyclone season Cyclone Zone: Extremely High Occurrence (Risk factor 10 out of 10) A system of winds that rotates about a center of low atmospheric pressure, usually accompanied by stormy weather. They circulate counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere.

Average sea temperature: 80.6°C Maximum sea temperature: 87.8°F Minimum sea temperature: 73.4°F Water Temperatures

Best time to go is cyclone season, benefiting from the cyclone swells November—April Direction: Right Height: 12 ft. - 25ft Average: 3ft.- 5ft Bottom: Reef Dangers: Sharks Best wind direction: Northeast East Long, Hollow swell Normal length: Short (50m) Frequency: Very consistent Swell

Wind direction

Swell foot waves

Swell Period seconds

Traveling Surfers: January - March A gun (or semi-gun) and short board are the right equipment. Surf shops do not exist. Bring extras boards, leash, wax and ding repair kits. Booties, helmet and spring suit are not extras stuffs due to the reef Vacationers: October Newark to Tamatave Sun Oct 7 - Tue Oct 16 1 Ticket: Roundtrip Traveler 1: Adult $7, Hotel: $ Continental Breakfast: $50.00 Cost to fly boards: $ per board, roundtrip. Total: $

Hotel La Pirogue

DesignationPrice Small Room (1-2 pers.) $ Grand Chamber (1-2 pers.) $ Standard Bungalow (1-2 pers.) $ Bungalow - Family (1-4 pers.)$ Deluxe Bungalow (1-4 pers.)$ Continental Breakfast$ 5.00 American Breakfast$ 6.00

For beginners and intermediate It is the only Surfing School in Madagascar providing professional gear and staff Mahambo Beach Surfing Lessons Surf instructors are member of the ISA (International Surfing Association), and local beach guards are fully trained

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