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Kitesurf Location - Telfair ( ID telfair )      Hits: 1222
 
You are here: Africa > Mauritius > Kitesurf Location - Telfair ( ID telfair )
Continent: Africa
Country: Mauritius
Next Big City (Airport):  Port Louis
Next Town: Bel Ombre
Latitude:   -20.5062
Longitude: 57.4079
Type:
- Ocean
Rider Ability:
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert

Good for:
- Kitesurfing
- Windsurfing
Features:
- Rooms
- Rescue
- Shower
- Toilet
- Food
- Parking

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Water
Type:
- Shallow
- Flat
- Chop
Hazards:
- Currents
- Ships/Boats
- Reefs
- Corals

Quality:
- Crystal Clear
Best Tide:
- High Tide


Nice lagoon with flat to choppy water. The water on the reef gets very shallow and the waves close quickly, so not good for riding. Strong current in the channels between the reefs. Some boats around.

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 Location
Type:
- Sand
Size:
- Small

Hazards:
- Trees
- None
Location crowds:
- None


The beach belongs to the Telfair resort. Sandy with some sunbathers, best launch is all the way to the west end of the resort. Few trees along the shore.

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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. 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:
- Short Walk


Drive to the south coast of the island. In Bel Ombre ask for the Telfair resort.

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 Rules, Restrictions and Extra Info
Rules:
- Restricted Zones


Kitesurfers are welcome, although the beach belongs to the Telfair resort. Easy access from Bel Ombre public beach.

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