Continent |
Africa |
Country |
Seychelles |
Next Big City |
Victoria (Mahe) |
Next Town |
Coetivy Island |
|
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
None |
Water
Type: |
Shallow, Flat, Medium wave |
Hazards: |
Reefs |
Quality: |
Crystal clear |
Best Tide: |
Coming tide, Falling tide |
Shallow behind the reef. Excellent wave breaking on the reef.
Beach
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Small |
Hazards: |
None |
Beach Users: |
None |
Launch from the south tip of Coetivy Island.
Weather
Spring:
|
Shorts |
Summer:
|
Shorts |
Fall:
|
Shorts |
Winter:
|
Shorts |
Wind
Best Months: |
May, June, July, August, September |
Wind Type: |
Trade |
Best Direction: |
SE |
Main Direction: |
SE |
Two opposing trade winds generally govern the weather pattern: the Northwesterly trades blow from October to March when wind speeds average from 8-12 knots, and the brisker south-easterly trades blow from May to September with winds of between 10-20 knots.
How to get there
Transport |
Boat |
Access
|
No walk |
Getting here by plane is very expensive. Best way to get here is by boat.
Extra information
The island is private property of the Seychelles Marketing Board.
Nightlife