Tamarin Bay Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
SW
Wind
SE, the prevailing trade wind.
Surf Height
Shoulder high to quadruple overhead, the bigger the better.
Tide
Higher the better, that reef is shallow and sharp.
Tamarin Bay Surf Guide
The waves of Tamarin Bay - screaming left barrels of the outer reef - are much the same today as when The Forgotten Island of Santosha made it famous. A small village on the leeward side of Mauritius, with the same public access path to the top of the point, the same fishing boats anchored behind the reef. If your visit coincides by chance with a major swell, one of the few each season big enough to light up the reef with jaw-dropping perfect waves, consider yourself one of the lucky few.
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
Intermediate to advanced, should have considerable reef surfing experience.
Local Vibe
Doable
Heavy; the infamous "White Shorts" will let you know your place in the pecking order. Be a good surfer who won't waste waves, and show respect to get respect.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
On the few good swells of the season, it's packed with territorial locals, making it difficult for first-time visitors to get many waves.
Spot Rating
Perfect
One of the best shaped surfing reefs in the world.
Shoulder Burn
Exhausting
Long paddle from shore, long paddle back to the lineup.
Water Quality
Clean
Generally clean but some trash on the beach, and in the water around the fishing boats.
Hazards
Fast, hollow waves over coral reef.
Bring Your
Shortboard
Access
Easy, walk in on the public access path at the top of the point, or along the beach.
Bottom
Coral reef, shallow and sharp.
Best Season
April-October, southern hemisphere winter.
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