Le Morne, Mauritius, Le Morne, Mauritius

Submitted by DaBjörn on 10 September 2007 - 1:42pm.

Location:

Le Morne, Mauritius

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"Mauritius was made first, and then heaven; and heaven was copied after Mauritius" - Mark Twain

Le Morne, in the southern part of the island, at the foot of Mauritius' famous Brabant Mountain, offers everything windsurfers and kitesurfers could wish for. It would be hard to imagine a better location for a surf spot: a white soft sandy beach, turquoise lagoon, and shallow water.
Inside the lagoon, there is plenty of space to blast away and practice your gybes and water starts. Beyond the lagoon, two wave spots beckon: "Manawa" and "One-Eye", with the latter being suitable for experts only. Wave freaks and freestylers are offered an excellent run for their money at this spot, and novices, too, can make their first attempts at wave riding.

The upwind kite zone offers knee-deep water and plenty of space for beginners. Advanced kitesurfers can also enjoy the spot
With almost 300 days of wind per year, what other destination can compete with Mauritius? It would be almost a shame, however, to spend all one's time on Mauritius windsurfing or kitesurfing. After all, the cultural influences in Mauritius are just as diverse as the composition of its population, and you should definitely also take time to explore the delightful countryside and fascinating culture.

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Getting there:

Nearest airport:

Mahebourg

Nearest big city:

Port Luis

Nearest town:

La Gaulette

Trip from town:

short

Access:

immediate

Directions:

From the airport you take the coastal road westwards towards souillac and chemin grenier. the drive goes along the southcoast through souillac, bel hombre and baie du cap towards le morne. after the village of le morne and after passing the mountain of le morne you turn left. you pass the hotels paradise, dinarobin, pavillon and berjaya, and after the hotel berjaya you turn right on the public beach.

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At the beach:

Level required:

all

Best style:

freestyle

wave

speed

bump & jump

Watersports:

kitesurf

windsurf

surf

sailing

scuba

Spot type:

lagoon

Shore:

soft sand

Bottom:

sandy

Crowd:

average

Hazards:

- strong currents

- urchins

- reef

Facilities:

+ school

+ launch area

+ gear rental

+ toilets

+ showers

+ food

+ shop

+ parking

Beach rules:

Weekends and public holidays can be a bit of a problem when the local community of approx. 30 kiters come to enjoy their spot. Locals therefore ask visitors to plan their sightseeing and shopping trips on these days to avoid any unnecessary congestion and frictions. Always be extra careful in lagoons when approaching channels and passes, the current will surprise you very often and you will get sucked out to sea before you know it. Usually sharks also like to hang around there, as they can just sit and gobble up the morsels that come ripping past. Around the island there are a lot of fish, so every boat has its rod or hand line for fishing which is constantly in use, so do not pass to near boats as you might get caught up like a fish. Behind moving boats there are often trawling lines, these are a great trap. Kite beginners go to the kite beach a bit further East.
Usual rules then...Respect Nature!

Weather:

Tropical weather with hot air and warm water all year long. Hotter in summer (November-February), more chilled in autumn during the rainy season (end of February-May) and winter (June-September) but still warm. Boardshorts and lycra to repair from the sunshine all year long, or a shortie for colder months (water temp 23°C) if you're used to hot places.

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Wind conditions:

Dominant winds:

Respect to shore:

sideshore

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Wind strenght (Bf):

4-5

5-6

6-7

7-8

Blowing at:

morning

afternoon

Best season:
[70% >= 4bf]

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Medium season:
[45-70% >= 4bf]

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Wind details:

The most consistent wind at this spot is a left side-onshore E-SE trade windⁱ, that gets some acceleration because of the mountains.

On the water:

Water quality:

crystalline

Best tide:

falling

Waves:

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Consistency:

consistent (61-120 days/yr)

Water details:

Perfect clean, blue water, flat for about 400-500m. The entire lagoon is bordered by a reef located about 600 m offshore, relatively smooth and about 1 m below the surface, allowing you to ride down the 1-2 m waves without risk. Depending on the tidal hub (range is max. 1-2m), the water may be too flat at ebb tide, making it necessary to wait for about 2 hours before surfing there again. Strong currents can make the spot tricky on big swell days. On the reef there are three different types of waves: the small wave on a rock seaweed bed is OK for intermediate levels, care should be taken for the current that rips past. The main reef wave between Manawa and One Eye is the real killer. Only for top level riders (a lot of novices try, and two have already paid the high price). Take good care when entering the water there, to make sure you have all the information to avoid the dangers, as some have never come back from it. The outer reef wave is far out and you should be a good swimmer if you venture out this far. The wave is slower than the main reefs, but usually a few feet bigger and bowler. Remember that there are several passes with strong currents, making these areas also very popular for sharks, so do not wallow around too much in the deeper waters or channels. The inside reef is the safest, with seaweed covered rocks and few corals, side shore waves that get hollower at low tide. “Manawa” or “jaws” is the wave past the main pass looking south, facing the center and hotel. It can hold pretty big, and is a rolling foam ball with the odd faster section, ideal for aspiring kiters and windsurfers. Beware when the swell is large, the current in the pass is in the same direction as the wind (out to sea), and can instantly ”kill” the wind when you hit it. Some big predators have also been seen and met in this pass. “Chameau” is the wave that dreams (good and bad ones) are made of. This is the ultimate in wave riding for windsurfers and kiters, and should be approached with great care. The wave is hollow and really shallow, and the amount of masts and egos that have been broken there cannot be told. “One eye” is the end of the wave and is reserved to surfers only. This break ends in a narrow strong current pass that will suck out any passing object or persons.

When is flat:

Day activities:

Islandtrip, BBQ´s, snorkelling, diving, fishing, Market in Quatre Borne Island sightseeing tour Black River National Park Snorkelling and diving Boattrips: Swimming with the dolphins and picknick Trekking on the Mountain "Brabant le Morne".