Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Shallow, Flat, Chop, Medium wave, Big wave
Water hazards: Reefs, Corals
Infos: The lagoon is huge here, with onshore conditions. A few tacks upwind to the reef will bring you to discover the pleasures of the spot known as 'Joy Ride'. This a super smooth speed track, just inside the breaking surf of the reef. It should be avoided at low tide because of the odd coral head that will annihilate your gear.
Beach type & size: Sand - Small
Infos: This spot is pretty special due to its position in relation to the main pass just a few hundred yards upwind of it. Forget the public beach for the launching of kites, this is way to tricky with the numerous rocks above and below the water. On the northern side of the public beach is a fairly wide beach that can accommodate kite launchings. The best and most common practice though, is to hire a boat here for the day, and to cruise over to 'Ile aux Cerfs', a few km away, where you will be rewarded by many small white sanded coves to launch and land your gear with ease.
Identified hazards: Rocks
Weather specificities: The best season stretches from May to November with water temperatures between 22C and 26C and air temperatures between 22C and 30C. Short rain showers possible all year round.
Wind type: Trade
Wind specificities: Best winds from May to August. During cyclone season it can blow 15-25 kts many days per week.
Access description: by Car - Get to the east of the island and to Trou d'Eau Douce.
Specific rules: None
Extra: From Trou d'Eau Douce you can ride all the way to Blue Bay 24km south, but be sure to scout the course first as there are many hot areas to be avoided.
Nightlife: Got to Grand Bay.
Accommodations: Rooms, Parking
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Lagoon
Water type: Shallow, Flat, Chop
Water hazards: Reefs, Corals
Water quality: Crystal clear
Infos: Big lagoon with lots of space on the water. Flat to choppy water and big shallow area.
Beach type & size: Grass, Sand - Small
Infos: The beach is very narrow and trees follow right after. So be careful when launching and landing. Be nice to each other and wrap your lines after landing. Best is to launch and land in the water.
Identified hazards: Shells, Trees
Wind type: Trade
Best months: June, July, August, September, October
Access description: by Boat - Get here by boat from La Gaulette. Just go to the embarkment point and wait for some nice Mauritians to ferry you across. Price is around 500MUR/person. Don't forget to tell them when you want to go back.
Specific rules: None
Extra: Great for beginners and flat water fanatics. Nearly no obstacles. Just wear shoes to protect from sea urchins, corals, etc.
Accommodations: School, Shop, Repair
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Level: Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Shallow, Medium wave
Water hazards: Animals, Currents, Reefs, Corals
Water quality: Crystal clear
Infos: Chameau is the wave that dreams (good and bad ones) are made of. This is the ultimate in wave riding for windsurfers and kiters, and should be approached with great care. The wave is hollow and really shallow, and the amount of masts and egos that have been broken there cannot be told. The outer reef wave is far out and you should be a good swimmer if you venture out this far. Shallow reef, don't get thrown onto it. Remember that there are several passes with strong currents, making these areas also very popular for sharks, so do not wallow around too much in the deeper waters or channels. Very shallow reef, don't get onto it.
Beach type & size: Sand - Medium
Infos: Launch from Le Morne beach.
Identified hazards: None
Beachgoer: None
Weather specificities: Warm water/weather all year round. Surf all year. Tropical temperatures, although a bit of neoprene is recommended for the winter months.
Wind type: Trade
Wind specificities: Mainly Southeasterly, quite constant winds May through August, after and before that you have 50/50 chance of getting it on. Usual wind is SE trade wind and because of mountains acceleration is a daily occurrence. Ideal directions are 90 to 180 degrees.
Best months: June, July, August, September, October
Access description: by Boat - About 1km off shore.
Specific rules: None
Accommodations: Rooms, School, Shop, Repair, Rental, Rescue, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Shallow, Flat, Chop, Medium wave
Water hazards: Currents, Reefs
Water quality: Crystal clear
Infos: Very intricate and big lagoon. A very big variety of setups exist in this lagoon, from choppy dangerous passes, to incredible flat smooth water speed run spots. The lagoon is to big too explain all the risks and specificity, so prudent trial runs will soon unveil all the options. Parallel and close to the reef is a very good smooth water run, with long reform swell lines giving the possibility for mega boosting jumps or just plain high speed flying.
Beach type & size: Sand - Small
Infos: The access from the beach is tricky, as the public areas are very rocky. Best is to take a taxi boat out Isle aux Cerfs for the day. There numerous sandy beaches allow trouble free entry to the lagoon.
Weather specificities: Winter around 20'sC, some thermal protection is needed. Summer slack wind, and lots of sun cream required.
Wind type: Trade
Wind specificities: SE trade winds from June to October are the best. Light wind in summer.
Best months: June, July, August, September, October
Access description: by Boat - Trou d'eau Douce can be reached from the North or South, and the usual, taxi or car rental will get you there.
Specific rules: None
Extra: Isle aux Cerfs is very greatly exploited from the tourism point of view, so take care and behave properly if you do not want to cause banning for everyone. Always be extra careful in lagoons when approaching channels and passes, the current will surprise you very often and you will get sucked out to sea before you know it. Usually sharks also like to hang around there, as they can just sit and gobble up the morcels that come ripping past. Around the island there are a lot of fish, so every boat has its rod or hand line for fishing which is constantly in use, so do not pass to near boats as you might get caught up like a fish. Behind moving boats there are often trawling lines, these are a great trap.
Nightlife: None.
Accommodations: Rescue, Shower, Toilet, Food
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Level: Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Medium wave, Big wave
Water hazards: Animals, Currents, Reefs
Water quality: Crystal clear
Infos: Manawa or Jaws is the wave past the main pass looking south, facing the center and hotel. It can hold pretty big, and is a rolling foam ball with the odd faster section, ideal for aspiring kiters and windsurfers. Beware when the swell is large, the current in the pass is in the same direction as the wind (out to sea), and can instantly kill the wind when you hit it.
Beach type & size: Sand - Medium
Infos: Start from the beach at Le Morne.
Identified hazards: None
Beachgoer: None
Weather specificities: Warm water/weather all year round. Surf all year. Tropical temperatures, although a bit of neoprene is recommended for the winter months.
Wind type: Trade
Wind specificities: Mainly Southeasterly, quite constant winds May through August, after and before that you have 50/50 chance of getting it on. Usual wind is SE trade wind and because of mountains acceleration is a daily occurrence. Ideal directions are 90 to 180 degrees.
Best months: June, July, August, September, October
Access description: by Boat - About 1.5 km away from shore.
Specific rules: None
Accommodations: Rooms, School, Shop, Repair, Rental, Rescue, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small wave
Water hazards: Reefs, Corals
Water quality: Crystal clear
Infos: You can sail all through the bay which is approx. 2.5 km wide. In the middle of this lagoon is a small wave spot that has reforming little breaks on a sandbar at high tide, making it ideal for first jumps and rides. At high tide it is possible to ride over the reef out to sea, but this should be avoided unless you are a crack and in need of a special rush.
Beach type & size: Sand - Medium
Infos: Very nice moon shaped public beach which is ideal for launching both by kite and windsurf. It is situated on the most northern part of the bay. The beach here is very wide and placed in a side onshore position, making it a well frequented spot for launching by the locals.
Identified hazards: Rocks
Beachgoer: None
Weather specificities: The best season for kite and windsurfing stretches from May to November with water temperatures between 22C and 26C and air temperatures between 22C and 30C. Short rain showers possible all year round.
Wind type: Trade
Wind specificities: Best winds June to October. During cyclone season it can blow 15-25 kts many days per week.
Best months: June, July, August, September, October
Access description: by Car - Located in the Northeast of Mauritius.
Specific rules: None
Extra: Stay well clear of the main channel going out the reef (called la passe Canon), it has serious currents and any rescue operation would be pretty hazardous.
Nightlife: None.
Accommodations: Parking
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Shallow, Flat, Chop, Medium wave
Water hazards: Currents, Ships, Reefs, Mole
Water quality: Crystal clear
Infos: It is a fairly basic lagoon conditions, but caution has to be kept when near the fringing reef as this gets progressively shallower as you approach it. The passes should also be kept well clear off, as the current in them is strong, being the only way for the water that was brought in by the waves to get out again. Some waves on the reef should be ridden with great caution, as they are far from the beach and shallow at best of times.
Beach type & size: Sand - Small
Infos: Small sandy beach with some grassy areas behind. Concrete at one side of the beach.
Identified hazards: Trees
Beachgoer: None
Weather specificities: The best season stretches from May to November with water temperatures between 22C and 26C and air temperatures between 22C and 30C. Short rain showers possible all year round.
Wind type: Trade
Wind specificities: Best winds from June to October. During cyclone season it can blow 15-25 kts many days per week. The lagoon is well windy and sail able in most East conditions.
Best months: June, July, August, September, October
Access description: by Car - Get to the south. Baie du Cap is a quiet little village separated from the sea by the coastal road that runs through it. Park next to the beach.
Specific rules: None
Nightlife: None.
Accommodations: Parking
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small wave, Medium wave
Water hazards: Swimmers, Animals, Currents, Ships, Reefs, Corals
Water quality: Crystal clear
Infos: Flat to choppy water. Fairly shallow waters possible. Beware of the outer areas of this lagoon as the bottom is covered with fragile and sharp "stag horn" types of corals. To the left is a pass (La Passe "Du Puis") in the reef here, that offers surfable waves in summer when the winds are slack. This wave is a right hander, fast and tubular in shape, and no place for beginners. The current in the channel is potent, and has to be avoided at all costs when paddling back in.
Beach type & size: Sand - Medium
Infos: One of the more popular spots for kiting is in a big moon shape, with lots of hotels and touristic activity both on and off the water. Trees next to the beach.
Identified hazards: Trees, Bystanders
Beachgoer: None
Weather specificities: The best season stretches from May to November with water temperatures between 22C and 26C and air temperatures between 22C and 30C. Short rain showers possible all year round.
Wind type: Trade
Wind specificities: Most common conditions here are side to onshore. Best winds from June to October. During cyclone season it can blow 15-25 kts many days per week.
Best months: June, July, August, September, October
Access description: by Car - Get to the east of the island and to the public beach of Belle Mare. Park directly next to the beach.
Specific rules: None
Extra: This is a very big public beach and bathers and boating activity has to be respected here, to insure hassle free access.
Nightlife: None.
Accommodations: School, Rental, Parking
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Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Flat, Chop, Small wave, Medium wave, Big wave
Water hazards: Animals, Currents, Reefs, Corals
Water quality: Crystal clear
Infos: Perfect clean, blue water. Perfectly flat out about 400-500m then reef breaks and sand bar breaks. Probably 1-3m deep all the way out to reef. Not that tide affected. Reef does provide a good surf break left and right on a big swell. Tidal range is of max 1.2m and this spot should be approached with great caution a low tides. Inside lagoon is usually very flat, but strong currents can make the spot tricky on days with good swell. On the reef there are three different types of waves: the small wave on a rock seaweed bed is OK for intermediate levels, care should be taken for the current that rips past. The main reef wave between Manawa and One Eye is the real killer. Only for top level riders (a lot of novices try, and two have already paid the high price). Take good care when entering the water there, to make sure you have all the information to avoid the dangers, as some have never come back from it. The outer reef wave is far out and you should be a good swimmer if you venture out this far. The wave is slower than the main reefs, but usually a few feet bigger and bowler. Remember that there are several passes with strong currents, making these areas also very popular for sharks, so do not wallow around too much in the deeper waters or channels. Le Morne has a comparatively small lagoon, but this is usually well winded, and a little public beach on the point gives access to a great number of riders. This past windy season has seen as many as 150 windsurfers, and many kiters riding together on the lagoon. The inside reef is the safest, with seaweed covered rocks and few corals, side shore waves that get hollower at low tide. Manawa or Jaws is the wave past the main pass looking south, facing the center and hotel. It can hold pretty big, and is a rolling foam ball with the odd faster section, ideal for aspiring kiters and windsurfers. Beware when the swell is large, the current in the pass is in the same direction as the wind (out to sea), and can instantly kill the wind when you hit it. Some big predators have also been seen and met in this pass. Chameau is the wave that dreams (good and bad ones) are made of. This is the ultimate in wave riding for windsurfers and kiters, and should be approached with great care. The wave is hollow and really shallow, and the amount of masts and egos that have been broken there cannot be told. One Eye is the end of the wave and is reserved to surfers only. This break ends in a narrow strong current pass that will suck out any passing object or persons.
Beach type & size: Sand - Small
Infos: Soft, white sand, palm trees. Look at any Mauritius brochure, the whole coast line is beautiful. Good for launching kites and made up of sand and coral bits which are a bit tough on the feet for city folks.
Identified hazards: Shells, Trees
Beachgoer: None
Weather specificities: Warm water/weather all year round. Surf all year. Tropical temperatures, although a bit of neoprene is recommended for the winter months.
Wind specificities: Mainly Southeasterly, quite constant winds May through August, after and before that you have 50/50 chance of getting it on. Usual wind is SE trade wind and because of mountains acceleration is a daily occurrence. Ideal directions are 90 to 180 degrees.
Access description: by Car - Directly on the opposite side of the island from the airport. Le Morne lies on the South western tip of the island. Not a lot of cheap accommodation at Le Morne but a couple of 5 star places right on the best kite/windsurf beach. You can camp on Le Morne beach but don't take many valuables with you. Can get a bus from airport or taxi but make sure you barter for taxi. Taxi drivers at the airport something exaggerate on the price. They can charge you 55 Euro from airport to Le Morne.
Specific rules: None
Extra: Le Morne is the best spot of the island, if your skill level is up to it. Le Morne is suffering from over advertising, making it very crowded in the peak months but bearable otherwise. Weekends and public holidays can be a bit of a problem when the local community of approx. 30 kiters come to enjoy their spot. Locals therefore ask visitors to plan their sightseeing and shopping trips on these days to avoid any unnecessary congestion and frictions. Always be extra careful in lagoons when approaching channels and passes, the current will surprise you very often and you will get sucked out to sea before you know it. Usually sharks also like to hang around there, as they can just sit and gobble up the morsels that come ripping past. Around the island there are a lot of fish, so every boat has its rod or hand line for fishing which is constantly in use, so do not pass to near boats as you might get caught up like a fish. Behind moving boats there are often trawling lines, these are a great trap. Kite beginners go to the kite beach a bit further East.
Nightlife: Foe nightlife, you should go to Flic en Flac. There are casino, restaurants, pubs, night club.....
Accommodations: Rooms, School, Shop, Rental, Rescue, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking
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Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small wave, Medium wave
Water hazards: Animals, Currents, Reefs, Corals, Rocks, Stones, Shells
Water quality: Crystal clear
Infos: Shallow lagoon, first 30m sandy underground, after 100-150m sea grass-shallow, after this many coral patches. Wave-kiting depending on swell direction. When it's high tide and big swell, there is also a downwind current in the lagoon.
Beach type & size: Sand - Medium
Infos: Sandy beach which can get packed.
Identified hazards: Trees
Beachgoer: January, February, November, December
Weather specificities: The best season stretches from May to November with water temperatures between 22C and 26C and air temperatures between 22C and 30C. Short rain showers possible all year round.
Wind type: Thermal, Trade
Wind specificities: Best winds June to October. During cyclone season it can blow 15-25 kts many days per week. The spot works on Easterly winds, from about 70 to 180 degrees, and does sometimes offer rideable conditions when elsewhere there is nothing, thanks to a thermal effect.
Best months: June, July, August, September, October
Access description: by Car - Get to the south and to the public beach of Bel Ombre. Park directly next to the beach.
Specific rules: None
Extra: Watch out for the very strong currents in the channels.
Nightlife: None.
Accommodations: Parking
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Shallow, Flat, Chop
Water hazards: Rocks
Water quality: Crystal clear
Infos: Huge lagoon on the northern tip of the island with almost two kilometers of one way riding. Tide does not play a big role for this spot unless you go for the rocky areas which are well visible because of the clear water. Some waves are to be had on the reef, but these are best discovered by the more experienced as they are very shallow waves breaking on nasty coral. On the reef enclosing this bay are two wave spots that are regularly ridden by the locals, Yachya and Panic. When you enter the water at the main surf beach, there is a very narrow channel of sand, which has been created by the locals to access the water without stepping on stones.
Beach type & size: Grass, Sand, Rocks - Small
Infos: Nice fairly safe beach (fine sand) is situated right next to the public beach in front of the sports and youth center with sideshore wind conditions. Small sandy beach, but bigger grassy area next to it. A bit of care must be taken when coming in for the big casuarina trees which like to chew up a bit of kite now and then.
Identified hazards: Stones, Trees
Beachgoer: None
Weather specificities: Mild temps, although some sun protection is recommended for the winter months.
Wind type: Trade
Wind specificities: Usual strength of wind in winter is around 5-6 Bft, and Northeast to Southeast are ideal for this spot. Best time of the year is from June to September, otherwise your chances are 50/50.
Best months: June, July, August, September, October
Access description: by Car - Best is to hire a car on the island if you want to be mobile, as public transport is fairly tedious and slow. Otherwise taxis usually do the transfers from and to the airport. You can park directly at the beach.
Specific rules: None
Nightlife: Go to Grand Bay.
Accommodations: Parking
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Flat, Chop
Water hazards: Animals, Currents, Ships, Reefs, Corals, Bridge
Water quality: Crystal clear
Infos: Clear blue water, beautiful color. Small reefs with sea urchins and corals in some areas, but easy to see. A few boats anchored close to shore. The current can be pretty strong, so make sure you know how you can get back if you can't stay upwind.
Beach type & size: Sand - Small
Infos: Small, sandy beach. Some palm trees around. A small concrete bridge and some rock, concrete hazards at the shore line. Some bystanders around.
Identified hazards: Rocks, Trees, Bystanders
Beachgoer: None
Weather specificities: The best season stretches from May to November with water temperatures between 22C and 26C and air temperatures between 22C and 30C. Short rain showers possible all year round.
Wind type: Trade
Wind specificities: Best winds June to October. During cyclone season it can blow 15-25 kts all day every day.
Best months: June, July, August, September, October
Access description: by Car - 15 minutes from airport, next to Mahebourg. The beach belongs to the Preskil resort.
Specific rules: None
Extra: Be careful launching and landing kites. The current can be very strong. Make sure to have the marine station watch you, in the case you cannot make it back. Know where the reefs are and don't step on them, there are seas urchins. You can have a boat shuttle you to Pointe d'Esny for less current and more space, and you do a downwinder back to the hotel.
Nightlife: Small nightlife at the hotel.
Accommodations: Rooms, School, Rescue, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking
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Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Shallow, Flat, Chop, Medium wave, Big wave
Water hazards: Currents, Ships, Reefs, Rocks
Water quality: Crystal clear
Infos: Flat, smooth water. Choppy water as well as waves that pound on the reef. Be sure to ask the locals about the best areas and test your way out carefully, as there are many coral reefs that surround the coast here. Two or three different wave spots will delight those that are that way inclined, but beware of the tidal levels, most reefs are not passable at low or medium tides.
Beach type & size: Grass, Sand - Small
Infos: Small protected cove with white sand. The public beach at Cap Malheureux is situated right by the Chapel. This is a touristic landmark, with its view on the northern islands, but does not have a very good entry point for kiters. However you will find, 100 meters to the left when looking out to sea, after the rocky point, a perfect long white sand beach with good wind for launching on East and Northeasterly days. Another good access used by the locals is situated on a private beach. For this launch you will have to speak to the guys from kite school situated right on this spot.
Identified hazards: Trees
Beachgoer: None
Weather specificities: The best season stretches from May to November with water temperatures between 22C and 26C and air temperatures between 22C and 30C. Short rain showers possible all year round.
Wind type: Trade
Wind specificities: The main wind is a steady SE blowing sideonshore here, about 15 to 25 knots on average during the best months from June to October. From December to April the wind is not so steady nor strong. The Alizee then blows enough for 7 days out of 10. November to May: average wind 3-4 Bft. June to October: average wind 5-6 Bft. Riding conditions here are usually best in Southeast, East and Northeasterly conditions, although very rare Northwesterly winds have been good as well.
Best months: June, July, August, September, October
Access description: by Car - From Port Louis drive all the way to the north Cap, which is Cap Malheureux.
Specific rules: Other
Extra: Ask locals before to avoid getting on private estates. Always be extra careful in lagoons when approaching channels and passes, the current will surprise you very often and you will get sucked out to sea before you know it. Usually sharks also like to hang around there, as they can just sit and gobble up the morsels that come ripping past. Around the island there are a lot of fish, so every boat has its rod or hand line for fishing which is constantly in use, so do not pass to near boats as you might get caught up like a fish. Behind moving boats there are often trawling lines, these are a great trap.
Nightlife: Go to Grand Bay.
Accommodations: Rooms, School, Shop, Rental, Rescue, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Shallow, Flat, Chop
Water hazards: Swimmers, Ships
Water quality: Crystal clear
Infos: Big lagoon with beautiful water. Flat to choppy. Look out for boats and swimmers.
Beach type & size: Sand - Medium
Infos: Long, sandy beach, but not wide. Trees along the shore and sunbathers.
Identified hazards: Trees, Bystanders
Beachgoer: None
Weather specificities: The best season stretches from May to November with water temperatures between 22C and 26C and air temperatures between 22C and 30C. Short rain showers possible all year round.
Wind type: Frontal
Wind specificities: The usual wind direction is the SE trade wind during winter and spring. This beach works with N, NW, W to SSW, which are rare and mainly blowing during summer.
Best months: January, February, November, December
Access description: by Car - Mon Choisy is located next to Grand Bay, in the Northwest of the island. You can park directly next to the beach.
Specific rules: None
Nightlife: Grand Bay has good nightlife.
Accommodations: Parking
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Shallow, Flat, Chop
Water hazards: Reefs, Corals
Water quality: Crystal clear
Infos: Big lagoon with lots of space on the water. Flat to choppy water and big shallow area.
Beach type & size: Sand - Small
Infos: Very small sandy beach but bigger grassy rigging area next to it. Some trees along the shore, where kites are likely to tangle, due to onshore winds, so keep distance.
Identified hazards: Trees
Beachgoer: None
Weather specificities: The best season stretches from May to November with water temperatures between 22C and 26C and air temperatures between 22C and 30C. Short rain showers possible all year round.
Wind type: Trade
Wind specificities: Usual strength of wind in winter is around 5-6 Bft, and Southeast is ideal for this spot, although fully onshore. Best time of the year is from June to September, otherwise your chances are 50/50.
Best months: June, July, August, September, October
Access description: by Car - Get to Le Morne, in the southwest end of the island. Drive to the main surf beach and pass it. Keep driving east and follow the sand road until you get to a free space with a meadow and you will see all the kites in the air.
Specific rules: None
Extra: Excellent for kite beginners.
Nightlife: None.
Accommodations: School, Parking
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Shallow, Flat, Chop
Water hazards: Animals, Reefs, Corals
Water quality: Crystal clear
Infos: La Prairie is the upwind part of the lagoon. This is the area you can see when looking upwind from le Morne, and it consists of a very large and pretty shallow lagoon. This lagoon has its traps nearer the reef where there are large fields of urchins, and some big patches of stag horn corals in places. When sailing this lagoon one should approach darker patches with care to make sure they are passable.
Beach type & size: Sand - Medium
Infos: Long, sandy beach. Lots of space on the meadow next to it.
Identified hazards: None
Beachgoer: None
Weather specificities: Warm water/weather all year round. Surf all year. Tropical temperatures, although a bit of neoprene is recommended for the winter months.
Wind type: Trade
Wind specificities: South westerly most arvo's, quite constant winds May through Aug, after and before that you have 50/50 chance of getting it on. Usual wind is SE trade wind and because of mountains acceleration is a daily occurence. Ideal directions are 90 to 180 degrees.
Best months: June, July, August, September, October
Access description: by Car, Bus - Directly on the opposite side of the island from the airport. You can get a bus from the airport or taxi but make sure you barter for taxi. La Prairie is about 4km east of Le Morne. You can park directly on the grass.
Specific rules: None
Extra: Respect the locals, who mainly ride on the weekend. Some very nice downwind rides can be had from there all the way down to the point of Le Morne 4km away.
Nightlife: None.
Accommodations: Parking
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Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Medium wave
Water hazards: Animals, Currents, Reefs
Water quality: Crystal clear
Beach type & size: Sand - Medium
Infos: Launch from Le Morne beach.
Identified hazards: None
Beachgoer: None
Weather specificities: Warm water/weather all year round. Surf all year. Tropical temperatures, although a bit of neoprene is recommended for the winter months.
Wind type: Trade
Wind specificities: Mainly Southeasterly, quite constant winds May through August, after and before that you have 50/50 chance of getting it on. Usual wind is SE trade wind and because of mountains acceleration is a daily occurrence. Ideal directions are 90 to 180 degrees.
Best months: June, July, August, September, October
Access description: by Boat - About 1km offshore from Le Morne.
Specific rules: None
Accommodations: Rooms, School, Shop, Repair, Rental, Rescue, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking
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Level: Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Shallow, Flat, Chop, Medium wave
Water hazards: Animals, Currents, Reefs, Corals
Water quality: Crystal clear
Infos: Shallow lagoon, only good at high tide. Very strong current in the lagoon and at the channel. Lots of sea urchins in the lagoon, shoes are recommended. But you can stand on the reef, only few sea urchins there. For experts only.
Beach type & size: Stones - Small
Infos: Very small, stony launch with a concrete wall next to it. Tricky launch for kites.
Identified hazards: Concrete
Beachgoer: None
Weather specificities: The best season stretches from May to November with water temperatures between 22C and 26C and air temperatures between 22C and 30C. Short rain showers possible all year round.
Wind type: Trade
Wind specificities: Usual strength of wind in winter is around 5-6 Bft, and Southeast is ideal for this spot. Best time of the year is from June to September, otherwise your chances are 50/50.
Best months: June, July, August, September, October
Access description: by Car - Drive to the south coast of the island. West of St. Felix you will see a cemetery just next to the water. Here you can park.
Specific rules: None
Extra: For experts only.
Nightlife: None.
Accommodations: None
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Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Medium wave
Water hazards: Animals, Currents, Reefs, Corals
Water quality: Crystal clear
Beach type & size: Sand - Medium
Infos: Start from Le Morne beach.
Identified hazards: None
Beachgoer: None
Weather specificities: Warm water/weather all year round. Surf all year. Tropical temperatures, although a bit of neoprene is recommended for the winter months.
Wind type: Trade
Wind specificities: Mainly Southeasterly, quite constant winds May through August, after and before that you have 50/50 chance of getting it on. Usual wind is SE trade wind and because of mountains acceleration is a daily occurrence. Ideal directions are 90 to 180 degrees.
Best months: June, July, August, September, October
Access description: by Boat - About 1km offshore.
Specific rules: None
Accommodations: Rooms, School, Repair, Rental, Rescue, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Shallow, Flat, Chop
Water hazards: Currents, Ships, Reefs, Corals
Water quality: Crystal clear
Infos: Big lagoon with flat to choppy water. Beware of strong currents in the channels.
Beach type & size: Sand - Medium
Infos: Sandy beach with a small grassy rigging area. Few small trees next to the beach.
Identified hazards: Trees
Weather specificities: The best season stretches from May to November with water temperatures between 22C and 26C and air temperatures between 22C and 30C. Short rain showers possible all year round.
Wind type: Frontal
Wind specificities: The usual wind direction is the SE trade wind during winter and spring. This beach works with N to NW wind, which is rare and mainly blowing during summer.
Best months: January, February, November, December
Access description: by Car - Drive to the Southwest of the island and in Black River ask directions to the Martello Tower. Here you will find a parking lot. Walk around the small hill for about 80m to the beach.
Specific rules: None
Extra: Watch out for the current in the channels.
Accommodations: Toilet, Parking
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