Kitesurf Location - Melville ( ID melville )
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Continent: Africa
Country: Mauritius
Next Big City (Airport): Port Louis
Next Town: Grand Gaube
Latitude: -20.0155
Longitude: 57.6823
Type:
- Ocean
Rider Ability:
- Intermediate
Good for:
Features:
- Parking
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Type:
- Shallow
Hazards:
- Ships/Boats
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.Edit
Type:
- Sand
Size:
- Small
Hazards:
- Rocks
Location crowds:
- None
Small sandy beach with grass next to it. Trees close to shore. Few rocks on the beach.Edit
Spring:
- Shorts
Summer:
- Shorts
Fall:
- Shorts
Winter:
- Shorts
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.Edit
Wind Statistic Wind Forecast Wind Report
Best Months:
- June
Wind Type:
- Trade Winds
Best Direction:
- NE
Main Direction:
- SE
Mainly SE trade wind blowing from June to October. This spot is good in NE and E.Edit
Transport:
- Car
Access:
- No Walk
South of Grand Gaube you will find Melville. You can park directly next to the beach.Edit
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.Edit
Got to Grand Bay for nightlife.Edit
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