Diego Suarez in Madagascar's northeast ranks among the planet's top 10 windiest locations, delivering consistent 20+ knot winds every day across an eight-month season peaking July–September. Two distinct venues serve different preferences: the Emerald Sea offers chilled, serene conditions ideal for focused daily practice, while Sakalava Bay caters to social kiters with multiple hotels, flat lagoon water, reef, and waves for varied riding. Very strong winds approaching 40 knots suit advanced big air and jumping. Warm water eliminates wetsuits, and affordable accommodation makes extended stays viable. The tradeoff involves limited non-kiting attractions and a relentlessly windy climate unsuitable for families seeking beach relaxation.
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Woo big-air record: 20.1 m by Remy · bottom-end kite 20m+
Typical month-by-month snapshot — use live forecasts before you go.
| Month | Wind chance | Avg wind | Air °C | Water °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0% | 7.2 kt | 26.4 | 29.6 |
| Feb | 1% | 7.1 kt | 26.2 | 29.9 |
| Mar | 1% | 6.7 kt | 26.3 | 30.4 |
| Apr | 19% | 9.6 kt | 26.5 | 30 |
| May | 14% | 10.1 kt | 25.9 | 29.4 |
| Jun | 37% | 11.4 kt | 24.5 | 27.8 |
| Jul | 60% | 12.6 kt | 23.6 | 26.5 |
| Aug | 67% | 12.6 kt | 23.6 | 26.5 |
| Sep | 90% | 13.2 kt | 24 | 26.6 |
| Oct | 52% | 11.7 kt | 25 | 27.4 |
| Nov | 18% | 10.3 kt | 26.2 | 29 |
| Dec | 10% | 8.6 kt | 27 | 30.7 |
8.3/10
By car: Parking varies by spot — check local signs and kite school partners.
Shuttle: Many schools offer pickups from nearby towns.
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