Southwest Point
Mauritius · Rivière Noire
Southwest Point in Le Morne, in the Rivière Noire district of Mauritius, marks the western end of the famous kite lagoon. This spot is located at the foot of the Morne Brabant mountain, with its turquoise lagoon protected by a coral reef.
It offers direct access to legendary waves like One Eye and Chameaux, favored by experienced riders. Local kite schools animate the area, creating a friendly atmosphere.
The scenery is spectacular, between crystal-clear waters and coral reefs, ideal for combining sessions and exploring the island.
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The dominant wind comes from the southeast, making for a perfect side-on from the beach at Southwest Point, allowing easy upwind navigation in the lagoon. The launch is directly on the sand, with a wide and obstacle-free take-off area. The lagoon offers a large flat navigation area for freeride and freestyle, up to 7 km long and 1 km wide.
At high tide, the water is deeper and the water surface remains flat in the lagoon, while at low tide, it becomes very shallow with some coral heads to avoid. Advanced areas start behind the lagoon, with access to the waves of Little Reef, Manawa, and Chameaux via the passes. One Eye, at the tip, is a powerful and fast left wave, to be navigated only at high tide to avoid the dry reef.
In case of significant swell, the current intensifies in the channels, and the water surface goes from flat to choppy in strong winds. Upwind riders can explore the western part of the lagoon, which is emptier, with small reforming waves for practice.
Sources :kitesurftheworld.com · kiterr.com · kiteinmoris.com · kitethrills.com · mauritius-travel.com
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