The breathtaking landscape, the variety of different spots for all kite levels, the super friendly people and the security on the island, draw me this year for the second time in August, for a month to Mauritius, in the middle of the Indian Ocean. From June to September the wind conditions are ideal for kitesurfing.
The spots in Mauritius
The spot where we kite every day (when the wind is coming from the south-east) is called "LE MORNE". Here you can choose according to your different preferences - the shallow water lagoon and the three different wave spots (Little Reef - Manawa - One Eye) are close to each other. You can start the kite either in the lagoon, where the beginners are trained, or at the so-called point, where you run or surf into one or the other pro surfer.
Weather and wind
Since Mauritius is winter / spring in our summer, there are pleasant temperatures of 19-24 degrees in air and water (shorty but also long wetsuits can be useful). In my experience it is often sunny and warm, but there can also be several rain showers during the day. Wind - it blows most of the time.
Usually the wind picks up around 11 a.m. and goes down around 5:30 p.m. The sun sets at 18:00 in the Mauritian winter months.Â
Ideally, the wind at the kite spot in Le Morne should come from the south-east. The more east, the gustier the wind is. Most days I can use my 8sqm Flysurfer Stoke (approx. 15-20 knots). Every now and then there are light wind days on which I can spend hours in the water with my 10 Soul. In strong winds the 6sqm stoke is my choice.Â
Water - animals and world heritage
Since the water in Le Morne is crystal clear and turquoise blue, you can see the corals, stones and sea cucumbers underneath. Many beginners wear neoprene shoes in the water.
The water in the lagoon can become very shallow, which is why you should check the tides if you want to practice new tricks. On sunny days you can spot sea turtles inside the reef every now and then.
The kite spot is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and provides a breathtaking scenery while kiting with a view on the Brabant (mountain). Because of nature conservation, there are no restaurants and sanitary facilities at the spot, but there are food trucks that sell paninis and noodles and fruit booths with fresh fruit.
Living in Mauritius
Most of the accommodations and apartments are about 10 minutes by car from the kite spot in La Gaulette. I am always with a large group, with whom I live together in a private house. We got the 'Pearl' from Sion Mauritius.Â
In 'La Gaulette' there is a supermarket, a few shops, a pharmacy, and 2-3 restaurants. To get to the kite spot or take a closer look at the island you need a rented car. We have two pick-ups for 10, in which the whole surf gear can be easily transported.
Fortunately there are no wind days
Days without wind are ideal for getting to know the island or doing other sports:
- Dolphin and Whale Watching (many humpbacks July-September)
- Hike to the Brabant
- SUP
- Surfing
- Diving
- Chamarel
- Capital city Port Louis
- Horse races
- Hikes to waterfalls (7 Cascades, Rochesterfalls ...)
- Rhumary
- Blue Bay for snorkeling
- Yoga
- Ile aux Cerfs