Kitesurfing in Mauritius
Where & when to Kitesurf in Mauritius
Many confirmed and semi-professional kitesurfers now come to Mauritius regularly; mainly to ride the now famous waves of “One Eye” Le Morne but also to enjoy the lagoon-riding and crossing possibilities around Mauritius.
Confirmed riders can ride in Mauritius pretty easily but we strongly recommend taking advice with as many local riders as possible before choosing your launching spots as many places have their peculiarities that can become hazards to the uninformed riders.
Choosing a region
The North coast
Anse La Raie
Level: For beginners to Expert Riders. Suitable Wind Directions: North to East. The Pros: “Works” almost all year round, as from 12 knots announced. The flat shallow surface suits those learning tricks and even beginners as long as they are assisted. The Cons: The rocks and trees are constant hazards. One must keep awareness alive and remain far off the shore after a quick launch.The East coast
Belle Mare
Level: For Beginners to Expert Riders. Suitable Wind Directions: East to South, South-East. The Pros: Beautiful lagoon, Plenty of Space. The Cons: To be avoided during weekends.Palmar
Level: For Beginners to Expert Riders. Suitable Wind Directions: East to South. The Pros: Very Flat surface and no boat traffic as the lagoon “closes” upwind. The Cons: To be avoided during weekends.Poste Lafayete
The better spot is Poste Lafayette’s public beach; the one that faces the South-East.
Level: For beginners to Expert Riders.
Suitable Wind Directions: East to South.
The Pros: Plenty of space on the beach and in the lagoon.
The Cons: To be avoided on Sundays.
Trou d’Eau Douce
Level: For Beginners to Expert Riders. Suitable Wind Directions: East to South. The Pros: Large very flat surface windward of the islets; the spot’s name is “Joyride.” The Cons: Lagoon of highly variable depth and wind conditions, especially near the islets. It is advisable to carefully explore the lagoon before riding afar. The “Joyride” spot is reachable only from “Ilot Mangenie” islet.Pointe d’Esny
The foilers’ paradise
Level: For Beginners to Expert Riders.
Suitable Wind Directions: North-east to South.
The Pros: Excellent and beautiful lagoon to ride. Several downwind destinations such as Ilot Flamand and Ile aux Cerfs several kilometres downwind… Foilers’ have a great time.
The Cons: With the increasing amount of riders, and the potential danger they represent, some property owners are getting somehow unfriendly to kitesurfers.
The south coast
Bel Ombre
Level: For Beginners to Expert Riders. Suitable Wind Directions: East to South. The Pros: Large very flat surface windward of the islets; tLevel: For beginners to Expert Riders. Suitable Wind Directions: South-east to South. The Pros: A mixed spot suitable for beginners to confirmed flat-water riders, as well as confirmed wave riders. The Cons: Watch-out for low tides. Launching can be tricky when the wind is too easterly.Le Morne
The Pros: Amazing spot for all types and levels of riders; especially for serious wave-riding. The Cons: Just far too crowded.
Anse La Raie
Level: For beginners to Expert Riders.
Suitable Wind Directions: North to East.
The Pros: “Works” almost all year round, as from 12 knots announced. The flat shallow surface suits those learning tricks and even beginners as long as they are assisted.
The Cons: The rocks and trees are constant hazards. One must keep awareness alive and remain far off the shore after a quick launch.
Poste Lafayette
The better spot is Poste Lafayette’s public beach; the one that faces the South-East.
Level: For beginners to Expert Riders.
Suitable Wind Directions: East to South.
The Pros: Plenty of space on the beach and in the lagoon.
The Cons: To be avoided on Sundays.
Belle Mare
Level: For Beginners to Expert Riders.
Suitable Wind Directions: East to South, South-East.
The Pros: Beautiful lagoon, Plenty of Space.
The Cons: To be avoided during weekends.
Palmar
Level: For Beginners to Expert Riders.
Suitable Wind Directions: East to South.
The Pros: Very Flat surface and no boat traffic as the lagoon "closes" upwind.
The Cons: To be avoided during weekends.
Trou d'Eau Douce
Level: For Beginners to Expert Riders.
Suitable Wind Directions: East to South.
The Pros: Large very flat surface windward of the islets; the spot’s name is “Joyride.”
The Cons: Lagoon of highly variable depth and wind conditions, especially near the islets. It is advisable to carefully explore the lagoon before riding afar. The “Joyride” spot is reachable only from “Ilot Mangenie” islet.
The foilers’ paradise
Level: For Beginners to Expert Riders.
Suitable Wind Directions: North-east to South.
The Pros: Excellent and beautiful lagoon to ride. Several downwind destinations such as Ilot Flamand and Ile aux Cerfs several kilometres downwind… Foilers’ have a great time.
The Cons: With the increasing amount of riders, and the potential danger they represent, some property owners are getting somehow unfriendly to kitesurfers.
Bel Ombre
Level: For beginners to Expert Riders.
Suitable Wind Directions: South-east to South.
The Pros: A mixed spot suitable for beginners to confirmed flat-water riders, as well as confirmed wave riders.
The Cons: Watch-out for low tides. Launching can be tricky when the wind is too easterly.
Le Morne - The kitesurfing Mecca
Amazing spot for all types and levels of riders; especially for serious wave-riding.
Just far too crowded
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