Watersports in Mauritius, Mauritius
One Eye, Le Morne, and the Indian Ocean's best kite wave
Mauritius is a volcanic island in the Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar. The southeast coast around Le Morne is home to One Eye — widely considered the best kite wave in the world. The SE trade winds blow side-offshore onto a perfect left-hand reef break, creating a wave that seems designed for riding with a kite. Beyond One Eye, Mauritius offers flat-water lagoons, surfing on multiple coasts, and stunning sailing conditions around the island. The tropical climate means warm water and sunshine year-round.
Best Season
Kite/wind: May–November (SE trades). Surf: June–August (biggest swells).
Wind
SE trades 15–25 knots, most consistent June–September
Water Temp
23°C in winter, 28°C in summer. Boardshorts year-round.
Highlights
One Eye — world's best kite wave, turquoise lagoons, tropical climate, diverse coastline
Popular watersports in Mauritius
Here's why riders travel to Mauritius — and what to expect when you get there.
Kiteboarding
One Eye at Le Morne is the holy grail of kite wave riding. Flat-water lagoons for freestyle and beginners.
Track kiteboarding sessions →Surfing
Tamarin Bay and Le Morne offer quality reef breaks. Indian Ocean swells provide consistent waves.
Track surfing sessions →Wing Foiling
Flat lagoons with trade winds. Growing wing foil scene with stunning turquoise water.
Track wing foiling sessions →Sailing
Trade wind sailing around the island. Catamaran tours to offshore islands and reef snorkeling.
Track sailing sessions →Top spots in Mauritius
Where to go, what to expect, and which sports work best at each spot.
Le Morne / One Eye
The world's most famous kite wave. Perfect left-hand reef break with side-offshore SE wind. Expert level.
Le Morne Lagoon
Flat water inside the reef at Le Morne. Perfect for beginners, freestyle, and foiling.
Tamarin Bay
Left-hand reef break on the west coast. One of Mauritius's best surf spots. Dolphins often seen.
Belle Mare
East coast lagoon. Flat, shallow water with trade winds. Good for learning kite and wing foil.
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