What will I see at Andavadoaka Reef?

Divers at Andavadoaka Reef in Madagascar commonly report sightings of Sweetlips, Spotted eagle ray, Lionfish, Nurse shark, and Bluefin trevally / jacks. Sweetlips, Lionfish, and Bluefin trevally / jacks are recorded as common sightings, while Spotted eagle ray and Nurse shark are reported only occasionally. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

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Andavadoaka Reef

Toliara, MadagascarDirections

Rash guard or 2mm shorty typical

Andavadoaka Reef at a glance

Andavadoaka Reef is a dive site in Toliara, Madagascar. Typically most favorable Feb · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Sweetlips, Spotted eagle ray, and Lionfish. Recent reports put the water around 28°C (82°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

No window today· next: tomorrow 6:00–11:00 · moderate

Forecast for this hour · 22:00 · run 14 h ago

2.7 m (8.8 ft)waves — about two and a half meters expected (waves — about nine feet expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 28°C · seasonal avg 26°C ( · Forecast 82°F · seasonal avg 79°F)

Dive windows this week

Sat

2.0 m waves · 16 kn wind (6.5 ft waves · 16 kn wind)

Sun

2.4 m waves · 12 kn wind (7.7 ft waves · 12 kn wind)

Mon

1.6 m waves · 10 kn wind (5.1 ft waves · 10 kn wind)

Tue

1.0 m waves · 9 kn wind (3.1 ft waves · 9 kn wind)

Wed

0.8 m waves · 7 kn wind (2.7 ft waves · 7 kn wind)

Thu

1.1 m waves · 9 kn wind (3.5 ft waves · 9 kn wind)

Fri

2.0 m waves · 9 kn wind (6.7 ft waves · 9 kn wind)

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

Every forecast dive window each day, site-local time, from wave and wind forecasts. Numbers under each bar are daylight averages.

First light 5:05 · Sunrise 5:28 · Sunset 18:14 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 6.9 km from site · updated 24 Oct, 08:13 GMT+3

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

No diver reports for this site yet. — one dated observation helps every diver after you.

Dived here today — did the forecast match?

What Divers Say

Known for: Sweetlips, Lionfish, Bluefin trevally / jacks

Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.

Best months, historically

What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.

January, 35% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (86°F), waves have typically been 2.1 m (6.8 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
February, 48% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (86°F), waves have typically been 1.8 m (5.8 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots, historically most favorable
March, 32% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (84°F), waves have typically been 2.2 m (7.2 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
April, 20% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (83°F), waves have typically been 2.2 m (7.3 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
May, 16% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (81°F), waves have typically been 2.3 m (7.4 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
June, 26% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 26°C (79°F), waves have typically been 2.3 m (7.5 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots
July, 18% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 25°C (78°F), waves have typically been 2.2 m (7.3 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
August, 18% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 25°C (77°F), waves have typically been 2.4 m (7.9 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
September, 26% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 26°C (78°F), waves have typically been 2.2 m (7.3 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
October, 35% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 26°C (79°F), waves have typically been 2.2 m (7.2 ft), wind has typically been 19 knots
November, 28% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (81°F), waves have typically been 2.0 m (6.7 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
December, 31% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (84°F), waves have typically been 1.9 m (6.3 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots

February has typically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.

Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.

Marine life seen at this site

Species noted at this site — not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

Rough labels: “Commonly seen” usually means two or more recorded sightings near this site in public dive logs (GBIF), “Occasionally seen” one; “Seasonal” and “Rarely seen” come from dive-guide research. Not a measured rate.