Salary Bay in Madagascar offers a protected bay environment with lighter wind characteristics, making it accessible for beginners and early-stage riders. The sandy beach launch provides convenient entry and exit. The sheltered setting results in calmer water conditions and reduced swell, which suits progression-focused sessions. Light wind days mean earlier start times and extended riding windows. Madagascar's location in the Indian Ocean brings seasonal wind variations; planning around weather patterns maximizes consistent session availability.
Typical month-by-month snapshot — use live forecasts before you go.
| Month | Wind chance | Avg wind | Air °C | Water °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2% | 8.1 kt | 28.1 | 29.3 |
| Feb | 10% | 8.3 kt | 27.4 | 29.4 |
| Mar | 9% | 8.1 kt | 26.7 | 28.5 |
| Apr | 10% | 8.2 kt | 26 | 26.8 |
| May | 2% | 7.8 kt | 23.5 | 26.1 |
| Jun | 3% | 8.1 kt | 22.6 | 25.7 |
| Jul | 10% | 8.5 kt | 22.4 | 24.1 |
| Aug | 17% | 9.1 kt | 22.7 | 23.8 |
| Sep | 14% | 9.2 kt | 24.3 | 25.1 |
| Oct | 13% | 9.6 kt | 25.4 | 26.4 |
| Nov | 9% | 9.5 kt | 26.4 | 26.7 |
| Dec | 5% | 8.7 kt | 27.4 | 28.1 |
6.8/10
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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via OpenWeather
