La Prairie

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La Prairie
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Kitesurfing spot at La Prairie, Mauritius

La Prairie is a peaceful, shallow lagoon offering ideal conditions for kitesurfing, in a spectacular natural setting.

📝 Description

La Prairie is a kitesurfing spot located around 4 km east of Le Morne, on the southwest coast of Mauritius. This site benefits from a vast, flat and shallow lake, perfect for freeriding, beginners, or long, leisurely rides.

The sandy beach is sufficiently spacious for taking off and landing kites, making it a convenient spot for kitesurfers of all levels. The location is quiet, often less crowded than Le Morne, which reinforces its appeal for those seeking tranquility.

🎯 Level

La Prairie is suitable for beginner, intermediate and advanced kitesurfers. The shallow waters make it easy to learn in a safe environment. More experienced riders will appreciate the space available to refine their maneuvers or go for a ride along the coast.

🌬️ Ideal wind conditions

The spot benefits from southeast trade winds, with a side-on wind that is generally steady and constant during the dry season.

Between June and October, the wind oscillates between 15 and 25 knots on average, offering perfect conditions for all sailing styles, from twin-tip to foil.

🗓️ Best season

The ideal time for kitesurfing in La Prairie is between June and October, during the austral winter. Temperatures are pleasant and winds constant. Outside this period, the spot remains accessible but wind conditions are more random.

🛟 Safety

The lagoon is overall safe, with a water depth suitable for practice and natural protection offered by the coral reef.

It is nevertheless recommended to wear neoprene booties to avoid injury caused by coral, sea urchins, or stonefish present in certain areas of the seabed.

🚗 Accessibility

La Prairie can be reached by car from SSR International Airport, with a journey time of around an hour.

The spot is easily identifiable along the coastal road. Parking spaces are available in the immediate vicinity of the beach.

🏖️ Amenities

La Prairie is a wild spot, with no commercial structure directly on site. It is strongly advised to bring water, food and equipment.

No equipment rental is available on site. For lessons, it's possible to contact schools based in Le Morne who can organize sessions on La Prairie.

📍 Points of interest

Besides kitesurfing, the La Prairie region offers several other activities: hiking on Morne Brabant, a UNESCO World Heritage site, snorkeling, paddleboarding or exploring the wild beaches of the southwest coast.

La montagne du Morne, visible from the spot, is a place steeped in history, once a refuge for runaway slaves.

🎭 Local culture

The southern region of Mauritius, where La Prairie is located, is strongly marked by the island's historical heritage. Le Morne, an emblematic site, is its strongest symbol.

The surrounding villages, such as Baie du Cap or Le Morne Village, offer an authentic glimpse of Mauritian life between traditional fishing and warm hospitality.

🌡️ Water temperature

The water temperature at La Prairie varies between 24°C in winter (June to September) and 30°C in summer (December to March).

A 2mm wetsuit is recommended during the austral winter, while an anti-UV lycra is more than sufficient in summer.

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