Kitesurfing spot at La Pointe - Le Morne, Mauritius
Located at the southwest end of the Le Morne lagoon, La Pointe is an exceptional kitesurfing area, prized for its powerful wind conditions, mythical wave zones and sporty atmosphere.
📝 Description
La Pointe du Morne is the most advanced part of the famous kitesurfing lagoon located at the foot of the Morne Brabant mountain. This is where experienced riders gather to take advantage of the reinforced wind and the proximity of passes that offer powerful waves.
In contrast to the center of the lagoon, which is calmer and suitable for beginners, La Pointe features deeper water, a direct wind direction, and quick access to the mythical waves of Manawa and One Eye.
🎯 Level
The La Pointe spot is reserved for experienced and autonomous kitesurfers. Navigation here is technical, often muscular, with chop and powerful waves in the vicinity.
It is not recommended that beginners venture into this area without supervision or excellent control of their equipment.
🌬️ Ideal wind conditions
The wind at La Pointe blows mainly from the sector southeast with a side-off to side-shore orientation depending on the tides and the season.
Here it is often stronger and laminar than in the rest of the lagoon, with gusts reaching 25 to 30 knots between May and October.
🗓️ Best season
The ideal time to sail La Pointe is between May and October, during the austral winter. The trade winds are steady and powerful, with ideal conditions for committed freeriding, surfkiting and big air.
In summer, conditions become more irregular. Sessions are possible but the wind can become light or unstable, making access to the passes more technical.
🛟 Safety
Navigation at La Pointe requires vigilance. The water here is deeper, the currents more marked if not powerful, and conditions can change rapidly, especially near the passes.
The spot is not supervised as such, but the ION club offers wave rescue if needed. Slippers are recommended for starting from the beach (coral and sea urchins), and a good knowledge of the water is essential.
Don't hesitate to ask the locals for advice for your first sessions.
The waves offshore are powerful and should only be tackled by riders comfortable in this type of conditions.
🚗 Accessibility
The main parking lot is a stone's throw from the beach and easily accessible.
La Pointe can be reached on foot from the main parking lot at Kite Lagoon du Morne. You'll need to walk southwards, skirting the beach or crossing at low tide by the lagoon.
The Pointe is easily accessible from the main parking area at Le Morne kite lagoon.
🏖️ Amenities
No infrastructure directly at La Pointe. To eat or access toilets, you have to return to the public beach of Le Morne, located 5-10 minutes away on foot or 1min by car.
Some street food trucks are sometimes present in high season, as are garbage cans (often overflowing). Choose an eco-responsible approach and leave with your waste.
📍 Points of interest
From La Pointe, the view of the Morne Brabant, the ocean and the kites in action is spectacular. You're just a stone's throw from legendary spots like Manawa (accessible wave) and One Eye (for experts only).
The Morne region also offers hiking, horseback riding and sea excursions to round out your days on site.
🎭 Local culture
La Pointe is an unmissable meeting place for the most seasoned Mauritian riders. You'll come across regulars, pros, but also travelers with a passion for thrills.
Respect between kiteboarders is paramount, especially when approaching passes and in restricted take-off zones.
🌡️ Water temperature
The water temperature at La Pointe varies between 23°C in winter and 29-30°C in summer. A 2mm wetsuit is recommended from June to September for long sessions, but an anti-UV lycra is sufficient the rest of the year.
