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Ile aux Benitiers

📍 Port Louis, Mauritius · Kiteboarding spot

Ile aux Benitiers is a kiteboarding spot near Port Louis in Mauritius, with shallow lagoon conditions and prevailing N, S, SW, W, NW wind, best ridden in June, July, August, September, October.

CountryMauritius
Nearest townPort Louis
Water typeShallow lagoon
LaunchLagoon
Best wind directionN, S, SW, W, NW
Wind typeTrade
Best monthsJune, July, August, September, October
TideHigh tide, Low tide
Coordinates-20.4183, 57.3444

About Ile aux Benitiers

Big lagoon with lots of space on the water. Flat to choppy water and big shallow area.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Ile aux Benitiers?

The best time to kite Ile aux Benitiers is June, July, August, September, October, when the N, S, SW, W, NW wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Ile aux Benitiers offers shallow lagoon conditions with N, S, SW, W, NW wind (Trade wind), launching from lagoon.

How do I get to Ile aux Benitiers?

Get here by boat from La Gaulette. Just go to the embarkment point and wait for some nice Mauritians to ferry you across. Price is around 500MUR/person. Don't forget to tell them when you want to go back.

Hazards at Ile aux Benitiers

Reefs, Corals.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Ile aux Benitiers?

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.