Lavanono
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I've travelled a lot. This place is the most memorable. The waves are good but the experience is better.
Atmosphere:
Super isolated Malagasy village. Incredible coastal desert with spiny forest. Epic trip. Stay two weeks to guarantee waves.
Additional Info:
The bigger the better. An epic wave at double overhead. Winds are typically side-shore, good for windsurfers.
Location
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Go to Ft. Dauphin or Tulear and look for a guide. Ask them to take you to Lavanono. You will need to rent a 4X4 and drive for at least 8 hours if the roads are good. There are accomodations when you get there.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Yes |
| Boat required | No |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (coral) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Left |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Power | Fun |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | North, NorthWest, West, East, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | SouthWest, South, SouthEast |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 16ft and over |
| Tide | Low and mid tide |
| Tide movement | Don't know |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Rocks
Videos
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