Baie de Tamarin

Historic reef left, world-class on big swells (starts at 1.5–2 m, holds 2.5 m+), offshore in a S wind with S–SW swell. On small days beginners stay near the beach inside the reef. The calm bay is also popular for SUP and kayaking (dolphins).

Conditions today

Forecast mean wind in knots, arrow pointing downwind, gusts. One dot per sport.

Maybe

SurfCross-shore wind · 12–14 kn E · 10h–19h

Stand-up paddleOffshore wind: risk of drifting out · 12–14 kn E · 10h–19h

KayakOffshore wind: risk of drifting out · 12–14 kn E · 10h–19h

Today

10h↑14

11h↑13

12h↑13

13h↑13

14h↑13

15h↑12

16h↑13

17h↑13

18h↑13

Tomorrow

7h↑10

8h↑12

9h↑13

10h↑14

11h↑13

12h↑13

13h↑13

14h↑12

15h↑12

16h↑12

17h↑12

18h↑11

Model wind (Data from MET Norway), for guidance only. Check on site and follow the schools' advice. Swell isn't forecast here: also check a wave forecast (see sources).

Sports: Surf, Stand-up paddle, Kayak
Level: Intermediate
Good wind (offshore): SSE → SSW
Swell: S → WSW
Season: Southern winter: surf June–September (Rough Guides), May the most consistent month (Surf-forecast).
Tide: High tide only, rising tide.

Caution

Strong localism
Sharks
Weekend crowds

Schools and centres on site

Tamarin Bay Surf School (Veranda Tamarin)Lakaz Kayak

Tides

Port Louis (MMS reference): in shallow lagoons, low tide exposes the coral.

↑13:45High tide · 63 cmWed 14

↓20:30Low tide · 14 cmWed 14

↑02:52High tide · 53 cmThu 15

↓07:56Low tide · 30 cmThu 15

Sources : Wannasurf – Tamarin Bay · Surf-forecast – Tamarin Bay · Rough Guides – Sports & outdoor activities · Edelweiss – Surf & kite Mauritius · SUP Connect – Best places for paddle boarding in Mauritius · Manawa – Lakaz Kayak Ltd