Continent |
Africa |
Country |
Mauritius |
Next Big City |
Port Louis |
Next Town |
Grand Gaube |
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Parking |
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Water
Type: |
Shallow, Flat, Chop |
Hazards: |
Ships |
Quality: |
Crystal clear |
Best Tide: |
High tide |
Flat to choppy water in a big lagoon. Some boats anchored close to shore. Not suited for kite beginners.
Beach
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Small |
Hazards: |
Rocks, Trees |
Beach Users: |
No information |
Small sandy beach with grass next to it. Trees close to shore. Few rocks on the beach.
Weather
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Spring:
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Shorts |
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Summer:
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Shorts |
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Fall:
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Shorts |
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Winter:
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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.
Wind
Best Months: |
June, July, August, September, October |
Wind Type: |
Trade |
Best Direction: |
NE, ENE, E |
Main Direction: |
SE |
Mainly SE trade wind blowing from June to October. This spot is good in NE and E.
How to get there
Transport |
Car |
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Access
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No walk |
South of Grand Gaube you will find Melville. You can park directly next to the beach.
Extra information
Rules |
None |
Be advised to not leave any gear unattended nor in the car. Robberies are very likely here. This beach is used by locals as launch for a downwinder to Cap Malheureux or Anse la Raie.
Nightlife
Got to Grand Bay for nightlife.