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Trou d'Eau Douce – lagon (paddle & kayak)

Wide, protected and mostly shallow lagoon full of fish: ideal for beginner paddlers, with snorkelling afterwards. Departure point for Île aux Cerfs.

Conditions today

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

No
Stand-up paddleToo windy · 16–18 kn ESE · 11h–19h
No
KayakToo windy · 16–18 kn ESE · 11h–19h

Today

11h↑18 
12h↑17 
13h↑16 
14h↑18 
15h↑17 
16h↑17 
17h↑17 
18h↑16 

Tomorrow

7h↑17 
8h↑17 
9h↑18 
10h↑19 
11h↑17 
12h↑17 
13h↑17 
14h↑17 
15h↑17 
16h↑17 
17h↑17 
18h↑17 

Model wind (Data from MET Norway), for guidance only. Check on site and follow the schools' advice.

Sports
Stand-up paddle, Kayak
Level
Beginners
Season
Year-round; calmer mornings advised (stronger trades in winter).
Tide
Shallow lagoon: take care at low tide.
Caution
  • SE wind cross-onshore and often strong in winter
  • Shuttle-boat traffic to Île aux Cerfs

Approximate location.

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 : Figaro Nautisme – Top 5 spots de paddle · InMotion Kitesurfing – East coast spot guide · SUP Connect – Best places for paddle boarding in Mauritius