Puss Puss
- Shortboard, Advanced riders
- Best for
- Expert
- Skill Level
- Swell, Ocean
- Spot Type
- Quiet
- Crowd Level
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About
Puss Puss (Vezo Reefs) is an exposed outer reef break best known for very reliable surfing and a powerful, fast left-hand that peels over a shallow coral/reef base. Sources consistently describe it as expert territory due to the reef nature, shallow hazards, and the remoteness of the launch area. Access is the main operational constraint: the spot is reached only by boat from Anakao, with a water-based entry at the reef edge. The reef setting can also create strong tidal currents in the passes between reefs, so entry and exit timing matter. The break is exposed, and wind can strongly affect ride quality—East/offshore wind helps, while Southwest winds are reported to blow it out. On the wave side, it’s described as powerful with good wave quality, holding its shape in larger swells and becoming more challenging as swell increases. One source notes the possibility of long rides (around or exceeding 200 meters) when the swell aligns well. Peak swell direction is reported as Southwest, with an often-cited working height window of about 1.0 to 3.0 meters. Safety is a priority at this spot: hazards include sharp coral, rocks, and shark risk, and medical options are limited, with the nearest hospital facilities reported in Toliara (Tuléar). The spot is rarely crowded, but that should not be interpreted as safer conditions—sessions should be organized with a nearby boat partner and appropriate personal safety gear, including protection for hard reef impacts.
- Very reliable exposed outer reef break
- Powerful, fast peeling left-hand with long ride potential
- Remote, boat-only access keeps crowds low
- Very reliable, high-quality reef surfing
- Exposed outer-reef character with powerful, long left-hand rides
- Rarely crowded due to remote, boat-only access
- Highly hazardous reef environment (sharp coral/rocks) with shark risk
- Extremely remote and boat-access only; limited/no rescue support
- Wind can blow out the reef break (especially with Southwest winds) and conditions can be inconsistent
Wind, water and seasons
Wind
- Direction
- E, NE
- Offshore directions
- E, ENE, NE
- No-go directions
- SW
- Wind Range
- 15–25 kts
- Wind Type
- Trade — Persistent trade-wind pattern (with mixed reports from sources on the exact best direction for keeping the reef in shape).
- Reliability
- high (trade winds); also reported monthly wind split with ~65% blown, ~33% clean, ~2% small conditions.
- Gust Factor
- Steady — Wind described as steady with reliability reported as high.
- Best Months
- April, May, June, July, August, September, October
Water & beach
- Water Type
- Swell, Ocean
- Beach
- Reef — Reef break environment with coral/reef hazards.
- Beach Size
- Tidal
- Waves
- Medium — Surf described with a working swell-height window of roughly 1.0–3.0 meters.
- Launch
- Medium — Boat drop-off with water-based entry at the reef edge; outside reef with no direct shore access.
- Launch Difficulty
- Expert only — Both launch approach and in-water conditions are described as difficult/expert-only, with boat access required.
Through the year
December to March (rainy season; can bring cyclone activity).
By sport
What to expect for each.
Exposed outer reef break in the Vezo Reefs with a high-quality, long left-hand peeling wall over shallow coral/reef.
- Wave Direction
- Left
- Optimal Swell
- SW
- Swell Height
- 1–3 m
- Optimal Tide
- Mid
- Shelter
- Exposed — Outer reef exposure; exposed conditions.
- Wind Effect
- Best with offshore winds from the East; Southwest winds blow it out. Wind described as inconsistent and can blow out badly.
- Bigger Swell
- Holds size and maintains shape well; more powerful and challenging on bigger swells.
- Wave Quality
- Good — Very reliable surf; wave quality reported as good.
- Wave Power
- Powerful — Described as very reliable surf with powerful reef walls.
- Wave Shape
- Mixed — Mixed shape reports; also described as peeling left-hand sections.
- Peel Speed
- Fast
- Ride Length
- Long — Long rides reported; one source cites rides exceeding 200 meters when well-aligned.
- Typical Ride Length
- 200 m
- Ride Length Details
- Provides long, consistent walls; rides can exceed 200 meters when the swell is well-aligned.
Check the forecast before you go
See wind, waves, weather and session windows for Puss Puss in the full forecast view.
Puss Puss wind and wave forecast summary
- Wind
- 5–22 ktsGusts 35 kts
- Direction
- SSW194°
- Strongest day
- Sat, Oct 2422 kts
- Windy days
- 6/712 kts or more
- Waves
- 0.9–2.8 m9s period
- Temperature
- 19–32 °C
Over the next 7 days, Puss Puss is forecast for daytime winds of 5–22 kts, peaking around 22 kts on Saturday, October 24 with gusts to 35 kts. The prevailing direction is SSW. Waves run 0.9–2.8 m with a period of about 9s. Based on the Wavind model, in the spot’s local time.
Other spots in the area
What to know before you launch
Safety, access, restrictions, rescue, and local rules can change. Treat these details as informational and confirm them locally before launching.
Hazards
- rocks
- coral
- sharks
- strong currents (tidal currents can be present in reef passes)
- remote location
Rescue & support
- Rescue & Self-Rescue
- No — No rescue availability reported for the spot.
- Emergency Info
- Nearest hospital facilities are reported in Toliara (Tuléar); emergency numbers noted as 117 (Police) and 118 (Fire).
Rules of the spot
- boat access only
- Boat access is required (water-based entry at the reef edge off Anakao).
- Strong tidal currents can occur between the reefs—plan entry/exit carefully.
- Travel with a partner and ensure your boat captain stays nearby due to limited medical options.
- Wind can blow the break out; avoid sessions when conditions won’t align.
Getting there & access
- Nearest City
- Anakao
- Nearest Town
- Anakao
- Access
- Access is typically via boat from Anakao; water-based entry at the reef edge with no direct shore access to the outside reef breaks.
- Cost Level
- Moderate
- Local Language
- Malagasy, French
What's on the beach
- Accommodation
- Nearby town — Several eco-lodges and surf camps in/near Anakao.
- Food & Drink
- No facilities at the spot; provisions must be brought from Anakao.
- Equipment Rental:
- Limited surf rentals may be available through major lodges/schools in Anakao (inventory may be limited).
No schools or services are listed for this spot yet.
Off the water
From riders who've been here
Latest reported conditions
Spot questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best season at Puss Puss?
The best overall months at Puss Puss are April, May, June, July, August, September, October.
Which wind directions work at Puss Puss?
Puss Puss works with E, NE winds. Offshore directions are E, ENE, NE. No-go directions are SW.
What skill level is Puss Puss suitable for?
Puss Puss suits these riding levels: Surfing: Expert.