Surfcamps Africa - Overview

Madagascar is one of Africa's best-known surf destinations. The island is located in the Indian Ocean, off the coast of Mozambique. There is no developed tourist infrastructure yet, but there are some good surf spots. So if you embark on the adventure of an African holiday, there is a lot to discover here besides good breaks. One thing is for sure: No crowded surf spots await you here, but you have the sea almost to yourself, something you can only dream of at many other surf spots.The surf camps are located in Toliara, the capital of the southern region of Madagascar on the edge of the Mozambique Channel. The city is rich in culture and benefits from sunshine all year round.

Mozambique - warm water, high waves, deserted beaches, countless breaks. A voyage of discovery through the country is worthwhile. The surf camps are located in Tofo, which is a small fishing village famed for it’s curved Tofo Beach (praia do Tofo), coral reefs and friendly locals. Tofo beach offers a super relaxed beach break with perfect waves for beginners. Just one bay down from Tofo you will find Tofinho point, where both advanced and experienced surfers find their spot. As in all of Africa, be aware that standards are not comparable to Europe.

South Africa is probably the most famous surf region in Africa. The country is particularly famous for Jeffreys Bay or J-Bay. The Pointbreak Supertube is considered one of the best in the world. The ASP World Tour competition is held there every year in July and the best time to surf is from July to August. But also many other spots around Cape Town offer the best conditions for beginners to professional surfers.

Besides adventure filled surfing getaways, the country at the southern tip of Africa has an incomparable variety of landscapes to offer. From deserts, bushland, rainforests, lagoons and vineyards to more than 2,000 km of coastline with countless dream beaches, there is much to discover here. The metropolis of Cape Town with its unique Table Mountain and the Cape of Good Hope is of course world-famous.

In Ghana, too, most surf points are deserted and the country is virtually an insider tip among surfers. Beginners will find good conditions for surfing all year round. More demanding surfers will find good waves from March to May and from September to October. The weather is warm all year round and provides water temperatures of 25 to 28 degrees.

During your surf vacation you will experience the traditional way of life in a coastal Ghanaian settlement. You should definitely try the fresh fish in one of the local restaurants. One of the most common ways to spend the evenings is on the beach, in front of the bonfire where you can enjoy traditional drumming, reggae rhythms or join in on learning to move Azonto style!

Senegal is home to some of the most famous surf spots in Africa. Surfing has been going on here for more than 50 years. Accordingly, there are good surf schools and surf camps. Thanks to the special coastline, there are many swells and good waves throughout. Beginners will find good conditions in Senegal all year round and advanced surfers should travel between November and March. In the winter months, you should remember to bring a wetsuit - the water gets cold even in Africa..

Besides surfing, you should also discover other highlights of Senegal. Whether it is snorkeling, a fishing trip, learning to play the local African drum Sabar or discovering Dakar's exciting nightlife, Senegal is full of surprises.