About This Spot
Baie du Cap, Mauritius is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Mauritius.
Situated in Africa, the spot offers Shallow and Flat and Chop and Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With SE winds, peaking from June to October, Baie du Cap, Mauritius delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Best winds from June to October. During cyclone season it can blow 15-25 kts many days per week. The lagoon is well windy and sail able in most East conditions.
When to Go
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.
What to Expect
It is a fairly basic lagoon conditions, but caution has to be kept when near the fringing reef as this gets progressively shallower as you approach it. The passes should also be kept well clear off, as the current in them is strong, being the only way for the water that was brought in by the waves to get out again. Some waves on the reef should be ridden with great caution, as they are far from the beach and shallow at best of times.
Wind & Conditions
SE
Best wind direction
Best winds from June to October. During cyclone season it can blow 15-25 kts many days per week. The lagoon is well windy and sail able in most East conditions.
Best Months
Water Conditions
It is a fairly basic lagoon conditions, but caution has to be kept when near the fringing reef as this gets progressively shallower as you approach it. The passes should also be kept well clear off, as the current in them is strong, being the only way for the water that was brought in by the waves to get out again. Some waves on the reef should be ridden with great caution, as they are far from the beach and shallow at best of times.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚗No walk to the beach
Get to the south. Baie du Cap is a quiet little village separated from the sea by the coastal road that runs through it. Park next to the beach.
Location
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