KiteGlobeCap Malheureux
Cap Malheureux is a kiteboarding spot near Port Louis in Mauritius, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NE, E, SE, NW wind, best ridden in June, July, August, September, October.
| Country | Mauritius |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Port Louis |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | NE, E, SE, NW |
| Wind type | Trade |
| Best months | June, July, August, September, October |
| Tide | High tide |
| Coordinates | -19.9858, 57.6282 |
About Cap Malheureux
Flat, smooth water. Choppy water as well as waves that pound on the reef. Be sure to ask the locals about the best areas and “test†your way out carefully, as there are many coral reefs that surround the coast here. Two or three different wave spots will delight those that are that way inclined, but beware of the tidal levels, most reefs are not passable at low or medium tides.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Cap Malheureux?
The best time to kite Cap Malheureux is June, July, August, September, October, when the NE, E, SE, NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Cap Malheureux offers open ocean conditions with NE, E, SE, NW wind (Trade wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Cap Malheureux?
From Port Louis drive all the way to the north Cap, which is Cap Malheureux.
Hazards at Cap Malheureux
Currents, Ships, Reefs, Rocks.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.