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Bel Ombre

📍 Port Louis, Mauritius · Kiteboarding spot

Bel Ombre is a kiteboarding spot near Port Louis in Mauritius, with open ocean conditions and prevailing E, SE wind, best ridden in June, July, August, September, October.

CountryMauritius
Nearest townPort Louis
Water typeOpen ocean
LaunchOcean
Best wind directionE, SE
Wind typeThermal, Trade
Best monthsJune, July, August, September, October
TideHigh tide
Coordinates-20.5054, 57.4022

About Bel Ombre

Shallow lagoon, first 30m sandy underground, after 100-150m sea grass-shallow, after this many coral patches. Wave-kiting depending on swell direction. When it's high tide and big swell, there is also a downwind current in the lagoon.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Bel Ombre?

The best time to kite Bel Ombre is June, July, August, September, October, when the E, SE wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Bel Ombre offers open ocean conditions with E, SE wind (Thermal, Trade wind), launching from ocean.

How do I get to Bel Ombre?

Get to the south and to the public beach of Bel Ombre. Park directly next to the beach.

Hazards at Bel Ombre

Animals, Currents, Reefs, Corals, Rocks, Stones, Shells.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Bel Ombre?

5 kite schools operate in Mauritius. See kite schools in Mauritius →

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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.