Bel Ombre – Pointe d'Esny
Mauritius · Kitesurf · Surfing · Wingfoil
- Best winds SE (trade wind)
- Level Intermediate · Pro
- Water Mixed
- Best months May–Nov
About this spot
Bel Ombre lies on the south coast of Mauritius, east of Le Morne, with Pointe d'Esny in the southeast near Blue Bay. Both spots follow the same pattern: a reef belt encloses a wide lagoon, so flat water stands across a large area inside while clean waves break on the reef edge. Pointe d'Esny is regarded as one of the island's most beautiful, best-preserved coral lagoons and is accessible to improvers too.
The wind is the southeast trade, standing side to side-onshore into the lagoons. When is the best time in Mauritius? The season runs from May to November (often from April) with a steady 15 to 25 knots. Bel Ombre is less crowded than Le Morne and suits advanced riders wanting to combine flat-water freestyle with the reef wave, as well as improvers in the sheltered lagoon.
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Wind & weather through the year
According to model data for 2021–2025, July is the windiest month: on 68 % of days the wind blows at 12 knots or more from a direction that works at this spot for at least three daytime hours. It then mostly blows from the east. The most reliable period runs from May to October. The least wind is in March (36 %). The water ranges from about 24 to 29 °C over the year.
| Month | Wind days ≥ 12 kn | Avg wind | Direction | Air | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January |
39 %
| 12 kn | E | 27 °C | 28 °C |
| February |
45 %
| 14 kn | E | 27 °C | 29 °C |
| March |
36 %
| 12 kn | E | 27 °C | 29 °C |
| April |
39 %
| 13 kn | E | 27 °C | 28 °C |
| May |
57 %
| 14 kn | E | 25 °C | 27 °C |
| June |
59 %
| 15 kn | SE | 23 °C | 26 °C |
| July |
68 %
| 16 kn | E | 22 °C | 25 °C |
| August |
52 %
| 15 kn | E | 22 °C | 24 °C |
| September |
67 %
| 16 kn | E | 23 °C | 24 °C |
| October |
59 %
| 13 kn | E | 24 °C | 25 °C |
| November |
46 %
| 12 kn | E | 25 °C | 26 °C |
| December |
45 %
| 12 kn | E | 26 °C | 27 °C |
Wind day = at least 3 hours at ≥ 12 kn in daylight (09:00–19:00 local time). Only hours with wind from SE (usable according to the spot info) are counted. Model data (ECMWF IFS, approx. 9 km grid) – local venturi and thermal effects can be stronger. Weather data: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0)
Insider tips
Practise in the flat lagoon water; the wave waits outside on the reef edge. Pointe d'Esny, with its large, clear lagoon, is well suited to improvers too, so watch the reef.
⚠︎ Hazards
Sharp coral reef on the outer edge, so booties are recommended and keep an eye on depth. The side-onshore trade is forgiving, but powerful waves break over the reef.
All information without guarantee. Please check locally whether kiting, windsurfing, winging or surfing is currently allowed here – protected areas, swimming zones and seasonal closures change. You go on the water at your own risk.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bel Ombre – Pointe d'Esny suitable for beginners?
Not really. According to the spot info, Bel Ombre – Pointe d'Esny is a spot for Intermediate · Pro (water: Mixed). There is one surf school nearby.
Which wind works at Bel Ombre – Pointe d'Esny?
Best with wind from SE (trade wind). In the windiest month (July), model data show the wind mostly blowing from the east.
When is the best time for Bel Ombre – Pointe d'Esny?
The best months are considered to be May–Nov. According to the wind statistics, July has the most wind days (68 % of days).
How warm is the water at Bel Ombre – Pointe d'Esny?
Over the year about 24 °C in September to 29 °C in February (model data).
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