Kitesurfing in Mauritius in November and December: Wind, Spots and Gear for End-of-Year Kiting

Yes, you can still kite well in Mauritius in November, especially in the first half of the month. December is more hit and miss. Depending on the source, the south-east trade winds still deliver 12 to 18 knots in November, compared with roughly 18 to 22 knots in July-August. For a lagoon session, an 80 kg rider will typically ride a 12 m on the east coast, versus a 7 to 9 m at Le Morne. In December the wind gets lighter and more inconsistent, and the cyclone season begins. If you are coming at the end of the year, you need three things: a bigger kite (or a foil), a stay long enough to absorb a few no-wind days, and the flexibility to switch spots depending on wind direction. This guide breaks down, month by month, what to expect and where to go.

1. November and December: what changes compared with the austral winter

In Mauritius, the "classic" kite season matches the austral winter. Depending on the guide, it runs from April or May through November. The heart of the season is July and August: according to Adekua, you get 23 to 26 windy days per month. November is therefore the last month of that season and December the first of the austral summer. The two months are very different.

Criterion	November	December
Status	End of trade wind season, transition	Start of austral summer
Average reported wind	12 to 18 knots (15-17 knots according to other sources)	Lighter and more irregular, often 10 to 18 knots over the November-April period
Typical kite size (80 kg, lagoon)	7-9 m at Le Morne, 9-12 m in the north, 12 m on the east coast	One size up, plus a foil or a big kite for light days
Reliability	Good early in the month, then declining	Unpredictable: plan for no-wind days
Weather	Rising heat, more frequent showers	Hot and humid season, cyclone season open
Standout spots	Le Morne, north (Anse La Raie)	Le Morne if the wind fills in, north-east

1.1 November: a end of season that is still solid

For November, the numbers vary a little depending on the source. Adekua reports south-east trade winds at 15-17 knots in May and in October-November. The Fairmoove guide gives 12 to 18 knots for November, with about 80 mm of rain and 24 to 28 °C, and classes the month as a "seasonal transition". The two ranges line up: you can ride, but you no longer get the 25-knot days where you pull out a 7 m.

Several guides put the end of the reliable season in mid-November. That's the case for the Evaqi blog, which advises coming between April and mid-November to be sure of wind. On the water, that makes sense: the first half of the month often feels like a slightly mellower October, while the second half already hints at summer. If you can choose your dates, go in early November rather than late November.

1.2 December: the first month of the austral summer

With December, we enter the hot season. Fairmoove sums up the November-April period like this: lighter wind, 10 to 18 knots on average, more variable conditions. So you need more flexibility in your schedule and backup activities for no-wind days. There is still wind in December. The typical day is simply shorter and softer, and good days alternate with real periods of dead calm.

A few sources keep December among the "good months" for certain spots. Bonjour Maurice gives a riding period of March to December for Le Morne and April to December for Bel Ombre, but with a peak from June to October in both cases. Keep this in mind: December is rideable, but it's not the month to pick if your trip has just one goal, kiting.

2. How many kite days can you expect?

No serious public source gives a percentage of windy days specific to November or December in Mauritius. Be wary of overly precise figures. Here is what we can say honestly:

• In peak season, from June to November, the agency Book Mauritius Villas describes a typical cycle: 4 days of good wind, 2 average days, 1 day with none. The blogger Isabelle Fabre talks about wind roughly two-thirds of the time.
• In November, this pattern still more or less holds early in the month. It deteriorates as the weeks go by, with more average days where you need a big kite.
• In December, count on fewer planing days than in winter, and above all on less consistent runs. You can get three days in a row without wind, then a nice window.

To get a numbers-based idea before booking, check out our wind statistics by spot. Once you're there, follow the live wind and the Le Morne webcams to decide on the morning itself. A little kiter's rule: at the end of the year, it's the 48-hour forecast that matters, not the monthly average.

3. Where to kite in November-December?

At the end of the year, the most common mistake is staying in one place. The wind gets lighter and can swing more to the east, and that shift is enough to move the best options from one end of the island to the other.

3.1 Le Morne: still the windiest, with one condition

Le Morne remains the spot where the wind fills in best. According to Isabelle Fabre, the mountain creates a venturi effect, and that's often where you'll get the most wind. On light days, the Le Morne lagoon is therefore the first place to look. Book Mauritius Villas still recommends 7 to 9 m at Le Morne in November and early December for an 80 kg rider.

The condition: a true south-east wind. Isabelle Fabre points out that when the wind goes too far east, Le Morne gets wind shadow near the shore. In that case, you're better off heading to Bel Ombre or Pointe d'Esny. If your app shows pure east, don't waste your morning waiting on Le Morne beach.

3.2 The north: Anse La Raie, the good surprise of the end of the year

This is the least well-known tip in this guide. In winter, the lagoon at Anse La Raie and Calodyne is often gusty and too offshore. Yet Book Mauritius Villas notes that it offers very good conditions from November to January (and in April-May), several days a week. The same source estimates that the north-east is rideable almost all year round. Plan on a 9 to 12 m.

The spot's limitations remain the same: the launch area is narrow and the trees are very close to the water. Evaqi flags this explicitly. With a big kite and lighter wind, launch and land with an assistant, never alone.

3.3 Bel Ombre and Pointe d'Esny: the plan Bs for easterly wind

These are the two classic fallbacks when Le Morne is wind-shadowed. Bel Ombre, on the south coast, remains rideable until December according to Bonjour Maurice. Pointe d'Esny, in the south-east, is listed from April to October by the same source: in November-December it can work on the good days, but it's no longer a spot you can count on. Since the lagoon there is flat and fairly large, it suits foiling well on light days.

3.4 The east coast: big kite required

Palmar, Belle Mare and Trou d'Eau Douce are listed from May (or April) to November by Bonjour Maurice. They are therefore still in season in November, but you need more canopy. Book Mauritius Villas recommends a 12 m on the east coast in November and early December, versus 10 to 12 m for the rest of the winter. Launch areas there are often lined with hotels and filao trees. As the Taxi Service Mauritius guide reminds us, this creates gusts near the shore, while the wind is cleaner a bit further out. In light wind, this gusty zone is the main trap for beginners.

Spot	November	December	Typical kite (80 kg)
Le Morne (lagoon)	Very good with south-east wind	Decent on windy days	7-9 m
Anse La Raie / Calodyne	Good, several days a week	Good (through January)	9-12 m
Bel Ombre	Decent, plan B in easterly wind	Rideable	9-12 m
Pointe d'Esny	Variable	Unpredictable	12 m or foil
East coast (Palmar, Belle Mare)	End of season	Unpredictable	12 m

4. The quiver to bring at the end of the year

End-of-year kite sizes differ noticeably from those in July. For an 80 kg rider on an all-round kite, here is a working baseline:

• Main kite: a 12 m, the size you'll use most in November-December on the east coast and in the north.
• Smaller kite: a 9 m for Le Morne on the good days, within the 7 to 9 m range recommended for the lagoon.
• Light-wind option: a big kite (14 m or more) or a foil setup. In December, it's often the foil that turns a "no-wind" day into a real session.
• Board: if you ride a twin-tip, take a model with a bit more surface area if you have one. It helps you get going in light wind.

If you weigh significantly more or less than 80 kg, recalculate with our kite size calculator. For technique (starting in light wind, handling a big kite, choosing a foil), it's all in our article Kiting in light wind in Mauritius. Don't feel like traveling with three kites? Rent a big kite on site in addition to your own: it's often the best compromise.

5. Weather, heat, cyclones: the real risks of the period

5.1 Cyclone season begins

Cyclone season officially opens in November. According to Adekua, the truly hot, cyclonic period, not great for kiting, mainly runs from January to March. A tropical system is still possible as early as December, though, and it can disrupt things for several days: irregular wind, rain, rough seas, sometimes official warnings that restrict activities on the water. In practice:

• Check the Mauritius Meteorological Services bulletins every day as soon as a disturbance is reported in the basin.
• Don't go out "because there's finally wind" as a system approaches: the wind is gusty and shifts direction quickly.
• Take out travel insurance that covers cancellations and delays caused by weather events.

For the impact of a cyclone on a kite trip and what to do, read our dedicated article: Kitesurfing in Mauritius during cyclone season.

5.2 Heat, showers and UV

Fairmoove describes November-April as a hot and humid season, with tropical showers that are generally short. They rarely ruin a session, but a squall can bring a gust or a sudden lull: land your kite if you see a very dark cloud coming. The water is warmer than in winter, so a lycra or a thin neoprene top is enough for most riders. It mainly serves to protect you from the sun, which is strong at this time of year. Bring a long-sleeve lycra, waterproof sunscreen, a cap or a visor helmet, and plenty of water for the beach.

5.3 Less wind, more risks for beginners

People often think light wind is harmless. For a beginner, it creates other problems: a kite that drops far away and can't be relaunched, a long upwind trek that's impossible, drifting toward the reef or the channel. Stay in the supervised zone, close to your school, and don't go farther than a distance you could swim. On truly light days, it's better not to go out.

6. Planning your end-of-year kite trip

6.1 Length and dates

• Early November is the best window of the period: the trade winds are still really blowing.
• Late November-December: plan for at least 10 to 14 days if kiting is your priority, to absorb the no-wind days.
• Christmas holidays: this is a period of high tourist demand. Book accommodation, rental car and school early, and check that schools are open over the holidays.

6.2 Timing and logistics

According to Vacances Maurice, conditions are most consistent between 10 am and 5 pm. At the end of the year, focus on the midday window. The wind tends to build progressively through the day, as the Taxi Service Mauritius guide notes, and this window is sometimes the only planing time. A rental car is virtually essential: in November-December, going from Le Morne to Anse La Raie depending on wind direction is part of the game.

6.3 Taking lessons at this time of year

For a first course, slightly lighter wind is nothing negative: Fairmoove notes that the milder season makes it easier to learn the basic maneuvers. The risk is lessons being cancelled for lack of wind. Before paying for a package, ask the school about its rescheduling policy. Vacances Maurice quotes prices ranging from €80 for 2 hours to €250 for a 9-hour pack, but actual prices vary from school to school.

6.4 No-wind days

Have a plan B, as Fairmoove recommends. Vacances Maurice points out that in the hot season, summer swells can get some surf spots in the north and east working, with smaller and more variable conditions. Diving or an early-morning hike up Le Morne are also good options.

7. FAQ: kitesurfing in Mauritius in November and December

Is November still a good month for kitesurfing in Mauritius?

Yes, especially the first half. Sources report 12 to 18 knots (15-17 knots according to Adekua), versus 18 to 22 knots in the depth of winter. You can still ride often, but with a slightly bigger kite than in July-August.

Can you kite in Mauritius in December?

Yes, but it's less reliable. The wind is lighter and more irregular, and cyclone season has started. Come with a big kite or a foil, plan a long stay and be ready to change spots. The north (Anse La Raie, Calodyne) is often a good choice at this time.

What kite size should I bring to Mauritius in November?

For an 80 kg rider in the lagoon: 7 to 9 m at Le Morne, 9 to 12 m in the north and around 12 m on the east coast, according to Book Mauritius Villas. A 12 m and a 9 m cover most situations. Add a foil or a big kite if you're coming in December.

What is the best kite spot in Mauritius at the end of the year?

There isn't just one. With a south-east wind, Le Morne remains the windiest thanks to the mountain's venturi effect. With wind further east, the shoreline at Le Morne is wind-shadowed: head to Bel Ombre, Pointe d'Esny, or to Anse La Raie in the north, which is very good from November to January.

Are cyclones a risk in November-December?

Cyclone season starts in November, but the core of the risk period is more January-March. An event is still possible in December. Follow the official bulletins and take out insurance that covers weather-related disruptions.

Is it a good time to learn kitesurfing?

Yes, as long as you have some margin. Gentler wind is reassuring and makes the first maneuvers easier, but no-wind days mean lessons get rescheduled. Book a stay of at least 10 days and check the school's rescheduling policy.

8. Conclusion: November for kiting, December for opportunists

If you're aiming for the end of the year, early November is clearly the right choice: the trade winds are still blowing, the Le Morne lagoon is working and the north is starting to wake up. From late November and into December, Mauritius is still a good kite destination, provided you adapt your approach: a kite size up, a foil if you have one, a car to follow the wind from Le Morne to Anse La Raie, and a stay long enough to make the most of the good windows. If kiting is your only reason for going and your dates are flexible, aim for June to October instead: our best season to kite in Mauritius page covers every month in detail. If you're already set on November or December, get your quiver ready now and check the forecast every day.