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Windsurfing in Madagascar

1 windsurfing spots in Madagascar. The colours show each month: the stronger, the better for windsurfing.

Find the best time to goTap a spot to see when to go: wind, waves, water temperature, sun and rain in every month, from years of weather statistics.

Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026

In short

Best time for windsurfing in Madagascar: July–September. Then about 28 windy days a month and water around 25°C (no wetsuit).
Top picks: Emerald Sea – Diego Suarez.

Emerald Sea – Diego SuarezDiana, Madagascar · best July–SeptemberIntermediate and up · 25°C water in season, no wetsuit · ✈ DIE 20 km

Windy days per month (15+ knots)

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Windy days: days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots between 9:00 and 18:00, averaged over recent years.

Month by month in Madagascar

Month	Windy days	Water	Wetsuit	Air
JanuaryJan	3	28°C	no wetsuit	30°C
FebruaryFeb	1	29°C	no wetsuit	30°C
MarchMar	5	29°C	no wetsuit	29°C
AprilApr	15	29°C	no wetsuit	30°C
MayMay	23	28°C	no wetsuit	29°C
JuneJun	25	27°C	no wetsuit	28°C
JulyJul	27	26°C	no wetsuit	27°C
AugustAug	29	25°C	no wetsuit	27°C
SeptemberSep	29	25°C	no wetsuit	27°C
OctoberOct	24	26°C	no wetsuit	28°C
NovemberNov	17	27°C	no wetsuit	29°C
DecemberDec	9	28°C	no wetsuit	30°C

Best months highlighted. Air: average daytime high.

Questions

When is the best time for windsurfing in Madagascar?

Best time for windsurfing in Madagascar: July–September. Then about 28 windy days a month and water around 25°C (no wetsuit).

What wetsuit do I need in Madagascar?

It depends on the month: about 29°C water in March (no wetsuit) and about 25°C in August (no wetsuit).

Is Madagascar good for beginners?

The spots here suit intermediate and advanced riders more than beginners.

Which airport is closest?

Arrachart Airport (DIE), 20 km from Emerald Sea – Diego Suarez.

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