Melville
Mauritius · Rivière du Rempart
Melville, located south of Grand Gaube in the north of Mauritius, is a kitesurfing spot in a beautiful lagoon with clear waters. It is easily accessible by car with direct parking on the beach.
The beach is small and sandy, bordered by grass and trees, in a quiet corner favored by locals for its tropical conditions. It is an authentic place with a relaxed atmosphere, perfect for riding away from the crowds.
Schools like Kite@North offer lessons with safety boats, ideal for progressing in peace.
The Melville spot offers a large protected lagoon with flat to choppy water, ideal for maneuvers and freestyle. The launch is directly from the small sandy beach, with parking right next to it for easy access.
The wind orientation is optimal in NE, ENE, E (side-on to side-shore from the right of the beach), while the main SE trade wind blows from June to October but makes the spot more technical. The navigation area is wide in the lagoon, with a safety boat recommended for upwind rides and to avoid crowded areas.
Watch out for anchored boats near the shore and downwind launches towards Cap Malheureux or Anse la Raie. The take-off is on the grassy beach, and the lagoon remains navigable year-round with boat support from local schools.
Sources :kitejungle.com · se.kiteforum.com · kiteatnorthmauritius.com · tripadvisor.com · spotkitesurf.com
