Plage Gris Gris
Mauritius · Savanne
Gris Gris beach, located at the southern tip of Mauritius in the village of Souillac, in Savanne, is a wild spot surrounded by basalt cliffs. Unlike most Mauritian beaches, it has no coral barrier, offering an impressive sight with waves crashing directly onto the shore.
It is a popular spot for intermediate and expert kitesurfers due to its shallow, flat water with small to medium waves, and its consistent trade winds. The launch area is narrow, surrounded by rocks, which requires a good understanding of one's limits.
Close to attractions like Roche Qui Pleure or Mamzelle waterfall, the spot combines navigation and nature discovery in a less touristy atmosphere.
Historical averages by month — not a live forecast.
The dominant wind comes from the SE, blowing side-onshore relative to the south-facing beach, which provides good power for riding without too much drift. The trades are consistent from June to October, with strengths of 15-25 knots, sometimes more during cyclone season. The navigation area is shallow with a flat bottom at the start, ideal for freestyle or freeride, but small to medium waves form further offshore.
Launching and taking off occur on a narrow small beach, surrounded by rocks with no other exit possible, so maximum vigilance is required for launching and landing. Prefer high tide when the water rises over the shallow reef and facilitates access; at low tide, the rocks emerge and make navigation technical. The water state is generally flat to choppy near the shore, with side-shore waves building according to the southern swell.
Local peculiarity: direct exposure to the Indian Ocean without a lagoon, which generates quick chop and powerful waves during large swells, but perfect for dynamic sessions when the SE wind is well established.
Sources :unplug-kitesurf.com · blog.secretoo.com · mauritiusnow.com · kitejungle.com
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