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Mahambo, Madagascar . Weather Patterns. October is the sunniest with an average temperature of 73.2 ° F. July is coldest with an average temperature of 69.12 ° F.
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Weather Patterns October is the sunniest with an average temperature of 73.2 °F. July is coldest with an average temperature of 69.12 °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.
Cyclones 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. Late January – March is cyclone season Cyclone Zone: Extremely High Occurrence (Risk factor 10 out of 10)
Water Temperatures Average sea temperature: 80.6°C Maximum sea temperature: 87.8°F Minimum sea temperature: 73.4°F
Swell 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 12-14 foot waves
Swell Period 15-16 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 $7,943.40 Hotel: $350.00 Continental Breakfast: $50.00 Cost to fly boards: $400.00 per board, roundtrip. Total: $8743.00
Mahambo Beach Surfing Lessons For beginners and intermediate It is the only Surfing School in Madagascar providing professional gear and staff Surf instructors are member of the ISA (International Surfing Association), and local beach guards are fully trained
Sources http://www.lowpressure.co.uk http://www.mada-surfari.com/eng/surf/surf.php/ http://www.travelmadagascar.org/PLANNING/surf-windsurf.html http://www.chinci.com/travel/