Mauritius
Von Molke beach, located in Roches Noires in the Rivière du Rempart in Mauritius, is a quiet spot on the east coast. It is a private spot bordered by cottages and bungalows, with restricted access that keeps it uncrowded.
Locals appreciate its fine sand and shallow water, ideal for stress-free riding. The atmosphere is calm, perfect for a relaxed session away from crowded spots like Le Morne.
With its regular trade winds, it is a solid choice for riders seeking authenticity on the east side of the island.
The wind data shown here comes from ERA5 (via Open-Meteo) over 4 years, reprocessed to reflect realistic conditions.
👉 Average wind has been calibrated to avoid the usual underestimation of models.
👉 Gusts have been corrected by a median ratio to avoid unrealistic extreme values.
👉 Each day is summarized by the median wind (P50) observed during useful hours (8am–8pm), then classified into wind ranges.
👉 The weighted mode mixes average wind and gusts to best reflect felt wind.
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chopThe Von Molke spot in Roches Noires offers a flat and chop water surface with a medium-sized launch area. The dominant wind is the southeast trade wind, blowing side-onshore relative to the east-facing beach, coming from NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE for the best sessions.
The riding area is shallow, with a flat bottom suitable for freestyle or learning, but launching requires attention due to the rocks at the edge. At high tide, the water rises and facilitates launches, while at low tide it is more technical with little depth.
The current remains weak in general, but stay in the central area to avoid surrounding private zones. Sessions are great in the southern winter when the wind is consistent between 15 and 25 knots.
Ideal conditions are with a wind of 15-25 knots coming from the SE to ESE, in side-onshore for a stable and rideable water surface.
The water state is flat to chop, with shallow water that remains smooth in the center and gets choppy with side-onshore wind. Waves are rare except in strong southeast winds.
The current is generally weak at this sheltered spot, but it can strengthen near channels or at low tide. Tides are moderate, with a range that influences depth without creating strong swells.
Opt for sizes between 11 and 13 m² in light to moderate wind, or 9 to 11 m² when it picks up to around 20-25 knots.
The wind regime is dominated by the southeast trade winds, locally called trade winds, which blow regularly at 15 to 25 knots during the main season from April to mid-November. In summer, the wind weakens except in the case of a cyclone, which brings gusts to watch out for.
The ideal direction comes from the SE, making conditions side-onshore most of the time.
The climate in Roches Noires is tropical, with temperatures around 20°C in winter (June to September) and 25-30°C in summer. The southeast trade wind season brings stable and dry weather from May to November.
The most favorable months for kitesurfing are June, July, August, September, and October, with little rain and reliable wind.
The depth is gradual and shallow with a sandy bottom, allowing for standing well away from the shore, perfect for restarts.
The water is around 22-24°C in winter and rises to 25-27°C in summer, comfortable with a lycra or shorty wetsuit.
