Kitesurfing is fast becoming a popular activity in Madagascar because of the perfect climate and sea conditions around the far north, south and south-west, especially during the winter months from May to October. During winter, the temperature is about 27°C during the day, dropping to about 15°C at night. The water is about 24°C. It's also the season for humpback whales to leave the Antarctica and migrate to Madagascar to calf. They pass by Mangily-Ifaty, right off the coral reef.

There are only 2 official kitesurfing schools in Madagascar, one being based at Sakalava Bay and the other near Ifaty. These schools provide good basic training as well as hiring equipment, although it is highly recommended you use your own gear.

Most spots that have been kited are situated south of Tulear from Androka to Fort Dauphin on the west coast. Along this entire coast you find outer reefs with passes which pick up the predominant SW swell. The only problem is getting from spot to spot as overland travel is challenging with little infrastructure in the way of roads. Kiters are also venturing into surfing terrain with raids along the Vezo reef, especially at the infamous Flameballs. For kiters, it is perfect: the predominant tradewind blows from the left and is cross-off on the face so you can rip top to bottom on the glassiest wave ever - even in 30 knots+. The wave is dope as it breaks so consistent that you quickly pick up courage to push harder and later on each and every wave.