Kite, surf & paddle
4 watersport spots, with the hourly wind forecast and our verdict for each sport.
Lagon d'Anse Mourouk
Pâté Reynieux
Graviers
Jimmy's Pass
How to read the conditions
Go wind in the right direction and strength for the chosen sport.
Maybe rideable for some: light, strong or slightly off-direction wind.
No not advised: too much wind, onshore wind for surfing, or offshore wind pushing out to sea.
Rules of thumb: kiting from about 13 knots, ideal 15 to 25; paddle and kayak under 8 knots. Kite season runs May to November, when the south-east trade wind is steadiest; the south-west swell of the southern winter powers the west-coast waves (Tamarin, One Eye, Manawa).
Model wind (MET Norway), which can differ from the real wind: Le Morne often speeds up the trade wind. We don't forecast swell: for surfing, also check a wave forecast. Respect swimming zones and schools. Updated : 11:02.