Continent |
Africa |
Country |
Mauritius |
Next Big City |
Port Louis |
Next Town |
Bel Ombre |
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Parking |
Continent |
Africa |
Country |
Mauritius |
Next Big City |
Port Louis |
Next Town |
Bel Ombre |
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Parking |
Type: |
Shallow, Flat, Medium wave |
Hazards: |
Currents, Reefs, Corals |
Quality: |
Crystal clear |
Best Tide: |
High tide |
Nice waves breaking on the reef. Small, shallow lagoon until the reef.
Type: |
Pebbles |
Size: |
Small |
Hazards: |
Trees |
Beach Users: |
None |
Narrow beach with stones and pebbles. Grassy rigging area next to it. Trees along the shore line. Downwind a rocky island (Ilot Sancho).
Spring:
|
Shorts |
Summer:
|
Shorts |
Fall:
|
Shorts |
Winter:
|
Shorts, Shorty |
The best season stretches from May to November with water temperatures between 22°C and 26°C and air temperatures between 22°C and 30°C. Short rain showers possible all year round.
Best Months: |
June, July, August, September, October |
Wind Type: |
Trade |
Best Direction: |
SE |
Main Direction: |
SE |
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.
Transport |
Car |
Access
|
Short walk |
Drive to the south of the island, and just east of Bel Ombre you will find the small island Ilot Sancho. Park east of it.
Rules |
None |
None.