KiteGlobeMartello Tower
Martello Tower is a kiteboarding spot near Port Louis in Mauritius, with open ocean conditions and prevailing N, NW wind, best ridden in January, February, November, December.
| Country | Mauritius |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Port Louis |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | N, NW |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Best months | January, February, November, December |
| Tide | High tide |
| Coordinates | -20.3548, 57.3607 |
About Martello Tower
Big lagoon with flat to choppy water. Beware of strong currents in the channels.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Martello Tower?
The best time to kite Martello Tower is January, February, November, December, when the N, NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Martello Tower offers open ocean conditions with N, NW wind (Frontal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Martello Tower?
Drive to the Southwest of the island and in Black River ask directions to the Martello Tower. Here you will find a parking lot. Walk around the small hill for about 80m to the beach.
Hazards at Martello Tower
Currents, Ships, Reefs, Corals.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.