Best Time to Ride · Windsurfing · Mauritius
Windsurfing in Mauritius
2 windsurfing spots in Mauritius. The colours show each month: the stronger, the better for windsurfing.
Find the best time to goTap a spot to see when to go: wind, waves, water temperature, sun and rain in every month, from years of weather statistics.
Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Best time for windsurfing in Mauritius: June, August. Then about 15 windy days a month and water around 25°C (no wetsuit).
- Top picks: Le Morne & Pointe d'Esny.
- For beginners: Pointe d'Esny.
Le MorneBlack River, Mauritius · best May–June, August–SeptemberIntermediate and up · 26°C water in season, no wetsuit · ✈ MRU 39 kmWindy days per month (15+ knots)
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Pointe d'EsnyGrand Port, Mauritius · best May–NovemberBeginner-friendly · 25°C water in season, no wetsuit · ✈ MRU 5 kmWindy days per month (15+ knots)
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Best time to go →Windy days: days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots between 9:00 and 18:00, averaged over recent years.
Month by month in Mauritius
| Month | Windy days | Water | Wetsuit | Air |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 10 | 28°C | no wetsuit | 29°C |
| FebruaryFeb | 8 | 28°C | no wetsuit | 29°C |
| MarchMar | 10 | 28°C | no wetsuit | 29°C |
| AprilApr | 5 | 28°C | no wetsuit | 28°C |
| MayMay | 12 | 27°C | no wetsuit | 27°C |
| JuneJun | 13 | 26°C | no wetsuit | 25°C |
| JulyJul | 11 | 25°C | no wetsuit | 24°C |
| AugustAug | 16 | 24°C | shorty | 24°C |
| SeptemberSep | 14 | 24°C | shorty | 25°C |
| OctoberOct | 10 | 25°C | no wetsuit | 26°C |
| NovemberNov | 6 | 26°C | no wetsuit | 28°C |
| DecemberDec | 7 | 27°C | no wetsuit | 29°C |
Averages of the 2 spots on this page. Best months highlighted. Air: average daytime high.
Questions
When is the best time for windsurfing in Mauritius?
Best time for windsurfing in Mauritius: June, August. Then about 15 windy days a month and water around 25°C (no wetsuit).
What wetsuit do I need in Mauritius?
It depends on the month: about 28°C water in March (no wetsuit) and about 24°C in September (shorty).
Is Mauritius good for beginners?
Yes, these spots suit beginners: Pointe d'Esny.
Which airport is closest?
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU), 39 km from Le Morne.
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