KiteGlobeSakalava Bay
Sakalava Bay is a kiteboarding spot near Diego Suarez in Madagascar, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NE wind, best ridden in April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November.
| Country | Madagascar |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Diego Suarez |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean, Island, Lagoon |
| Best wind direction | NE |
| Wind type | Thermal, Trade |
| Best months | April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November |
| Tide | Low tide, Coming tide, Falling tide |
| Coordinates | -12.2687, 49.3914 |
About Sakalava Bay
The Sakalava Bay is a beautiful large shallowed bay with really clear water at high tide. It looks like a big Polynesian lagoon with a reef located at about 800 meters from the beach with some good waves breaking on it (1 to 2 meters high). The reef can be reached easily because of the sideshore wind conditions.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Sakalava Bay?
The best time to kite Sakalava Bay is April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, when the NE wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Sakalava Bay offers open ocean conditions with NE wind (Thermal, Trade wind), launching from ocean, island, lagoon.
How do I get to Sakalava Bay?
From main European capitals, take a flight to Antananarivo in Madagascar. From Antananarivo take another flight to Diego Suarez. From Diego airport take a taxi to the village of Ramena, it's the nearest small village from Sakalava Bay (15 minutes driving), or ask directly for Sakalava Bay. There are some nice bungalows and a windsurf center with a restaurant right on the beach.
Hazards at Sakalava Bay
Reefs.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.