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Kitesurf Location - Le Morne Kitebeach ( ID le_morne_kitebeach )      Hits: 3037
 
You are here: Africa > Mauritius > Kitesurf Location - Le Morne Kitebeach ( ID le_morne_kitebeach )
Continent: Africa
Country: Mauritius
Next Big City (Airport):  Port Louis
Next Town: Le Morne
Latitude:   -20.4627
Longitude: 57.319
Type:
- Ocean
Rider Ability:
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert

Good for:
- Kitesurfing
- Windsurfing
Features:
- School
- Parking

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Near Locations
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Bel Ombre (9.88 km) Best Direction: E ESE SE Type: Shallow Flat Chop Small Wave (< 1m) Medium Wave (1-3m)
Telfair (10.45 km) Best Direction: SE Type: Shallow Flat Chop
Martello Tower (12.76 km) Best Direction: N NW NNW Type: Shallow Flat Chop
Ilot Sancho (14.45 km) Best Direction: SE Type: Shallow Flat Medium Wave (1-3m)
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Water
Type:
- Shallow
- Flat
- Chop
Hazards:
- Reefs
- Corals

Quality:
- Crystal Clear
Best Tide:
- High Tide


Big lagoon with lots of space on the water. Flat to choppy water and big shallow area.

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 Location
Type:
- Sand
Size:
- Small

Hazards:
- Trees
Location crowds:
- None


Very small sandy beach but bigger grassy rigging area next to it. Some trees along the shore, where kites are likely to tangle, due to onshore winds, so keep distance.

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 Weather
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.

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 Wind

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Best Months:
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
Wind Type:
- Trade Winds

Best Direction:
- SE
Main Direction:
- SE


Usual strength of wind in winter is around 5-6 Bft, and Southeast is ideal for this spot, although fully onshore. Best time of the year is from June to September, otherwise your chances are 50/50.

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 How to get there
Transport:
- Car
Access:
- No Walk


Get to Le Morne, in the southwest end of the island. Drive to the main surf beach and pass it. Keep driving east and follow the sand road until you get to a free space with a meadow and you will see all the kites in the air.

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 Rules, Restrictions and Extra Info
Rules:
- None


Excellent for kite beginners.

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 Nightlife
None.

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