About This Spot
Manawa, Mauritius is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Mauritius.
Situated in Africa, the spot offers Medium waves and Big waves water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.
With E–ESE–SE winds, peaking from June to October, Manawa, Mauritius delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Mainly Southeasterly, quite constant winds May through August, after and before that you have 50/50 chance of getting it on. Usual wind is SE trade wind and because of mountains acceleration is a daily occurrence. Ideal directions are 90 to 180 degrees.
When to Go
Warm water/weather all year round. Surf all year. Tropical temperatures, although a bit of neoprene is recommended for the winter months.
What to Expect
Manawa or Jaws is the wave past the main pass looking south, facing the center and hotel. It can hold pretty big, and is a rolling foam ball with the odd faster section, ideal for aspiring kiters and windsurfers. Beware when the swell is large, the current in the pass is in the same direction as the wind (out to sea), and can instantly kill the wind when you hit it.
Wind & Conditions
E · ESE · SE
Best wind direction
Mainly Southeasterly, quite constant winds May through August, after and before that you have 50/50 chance of getting it on. Usual wind is SE trade wind and because of mountains acceleration is a daily occurrence. Ideal directions are 90 to 180 degrees.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Manawa or Jaws is the wave past the main pass looking south, facing the center and hotel. It can hold pretty big, and is a rolling foam ball with the odd faster section, ideal for aspiring kiters and windsurfers. Beware when the swell is large, the current in the pass is in the same direction as the wind (out to sea), and can instantly kill the wind when you hit it.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚗No walk to the beach
About 1.5 km away from shore.
Location
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