About This Spot
Rodrigues / La Passe Sud Est, 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 and Big waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With SE winds, peaking from June to October, Rodrigues / La Passe Sud Est, Mauritius delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Windy time is the SE trade wind period, from June to October, and small kites are a definite must there. The wind is always 5-10 knots more than in Mauritius, making Rodrigues a prime target. The wind is lighter in the mornings and picks up in the afternoons. The average wind strength is about 20-25 knots.
When to Go
Winter month a wetsuit is needed, but summer is no problem.
What to Expect
Giant lagoon with flat water and some reform waves available. Tide can be a problem, and special care must be taken as the sea bed is covered with stag horn coral which is very sharp and breakable. Most of this spot is flat to very flat water riding, specially just inside the reefs edge where the broken waves flatten out the water in the lagoon. The reform waves will be found if you sail upwind towards the East, Northeast, just on the inner edge of the barrier at high tide. The reef here offers a perfect small break that runs an awesome wave for about 50-80 m. Some really serious surf is to be had passed L'Isle Aux Oiseaux, but it is so far that you will have to get a boat with local knowledge to take you there.
Wind & Conditions
SE
Best wind direction
Windy time is the SE trade wind period, from June to October, and small kites are a definite must there. The wind is always 5-10 knots more than in Mauritius, making Rodrigues a prime target. The wind is lighter in the mornings and picks up in the afternoons. The average wind strength is about 20-25 knots.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Giant lagoon with flat water and some reform waves available. Tide can be a problem, and special care must be taken as the sea bed is covered with stag horn coral which is very sharp and breakable. Most of this spot is flat to very flat water riding, specially just inside the reefs edge where the broken waves flatten out the water in the lagoon. The reform waves will be found if you sail upwind towards the East, Northeast, just on the inner edge of the barrier at high tide. The reef here offers a perfect small break that runs an awesome wave for about 50-80 m. Some really serious surf is to be had passed L'Isle Aux Oiseaux, but it is so far that you will have to get a boat with local knowledge to take you there.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
Rodrigues can only be reached by boat or small plane from Mauritius or Reunion island. The spot is on the Southeastern point of the island, right in front of "La Passe Sud Est". Buses do go there, but a rental car or bike is preferable as time schedules are inconsistent.
Location
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