Passe de L'Ambulante Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
SW
Wind
SE, the prevailing trade wind.
Surf Height
Waist high-overhead
Tide
Higher the better, can be shallow at low tide.
Passe de L'Ambulante Surf Guide
The Le Morne area of southwest Mauritius has several quality waves, a large turquoise lagoon behind the barrier reef, and the imposing Le Morne Brabant itself towering over the area. The sheer-sided mountain is the core of a long-extinct volcano.On the outer reef at the north end of the lagoon is an obvious gap, the Passe L'Ambulante, with a decent left on one side and a better right on the other. The waves are quite a long way from the shoreline, so unless a half-hour paddle is part of your training program, ask the locals in the area for a boat arrangement for drop off and pickup.The right is a fast and occasionally barreling wave, with many of the characteristics of reef pass waves worldwide in that it breaks over a live coral reef, it can be very shallow at low tide, and the wave ends abruptly in the deeper water of the pass.
Local Vibe
Pretty relaxed, the "White Shorts" stick to Tamarin for the most part.
Crowd Factor
A few locals and visitors, more people on weekends.
Spot Rating
Fun.
Shoulder Burn
Depends on size but generally a lot of paddling, especially when overhead.
Water Quality
Clean.
Hazards
Super shallow reef on low tide.
Access
Easy, walk out on the beach and look for a boat, long paddle from shore.
Bottom
Coral reef, feet-scraping shallow at low tide.
Best Season
April-October
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