Seychelles · Seychelles
La Digue / Anse Cocos, Seychelles
12.7kts
SSE · Windsaison
La Digue is car-free and demands respect. You launch from a small cove into reef-studded waters with 171 windy days yearly—genuine isolation, genuine challenge.
- 12.7kts
- Durchschnittswind
- 171
- Windtage / Jahr
- 08:00–11:00
- Beste Windzeit
- SSE
- Hauptwindrichtung
Lage
- Nächste Flughäfen
- Airport - Mahe Island
- Koordinaten
- -4.3682, 55.8503
Monatliches Windprofil (Peak-Fenster)
Jan
53%
fahrbar
14.3 kts
Feb
33%
fahrbar
13.7 kts
Mär
10%
fahrbar
13.9 kts
Apr
7%
fahrbar
13 kts
Mai
44%
fahrbar
14.8 kts
Jun
67%
fahrbar
15.8 kts
Jul
92%
fahrbar
16.9 kts
Aug
84%
fahrbar
16.6 kts
Sep
85%
fahrbar
15.3 kts
Okt
32%
fahrbar
14 kts
Nov
10%
fahrbar
14.5 kts
Dez
44%
fahrbar
15.1 kts
Beste Windrichtungen
- SSE
- SE
- S
- WNW
- W
Wasserbedingungen
- Ocean
- Choppy
Beste Monate
Gefahren
- Choppy ocean conditions with potential strong currents around La Digue's reef systems
- Rocky outcrops and shallow reef areas near Anse Cocos require careful navigation
- Sudden wind shifts common in tropical island settings; monitor weather closely
- Limited rescue infrastructure on remote beaches
Was das für dich heißt
- Riffschuhe bei Ebbe empfohlen
- Material tragen — nicht über Steine ziehen
- Starke Strömung — upwind zurücklaufen, nicht abtreiben lassen
- Im Stehbereich auf Finnen und Leinen achten
Ausstattung
- Guest houses and small lodges on La Digue island
- Basic food and water supplies available in La Digue village
- Beach access via ox-cart or bicycle transport
Lokale Tipps
La Digue is a quiet, car-free island; plan transportation and supplies in advance as amenities are limited. The 171 windy days annually make it viable, but shoulder seasons (May-Oct) offer the most consistent wind.
Einstieg & Strand
Anse Cocos offers a protected cove launch, though choppy ocean conditions require wading through reef-affected shallows. Best launching during steady SSE/SE winds when water conditions are most manageable.
Lokale Regeln
Respect the remote, low-traffic nature of this spot and avoid disturbing local marine conservation areas. Check locally for any seasonal restrictions protecting sea turtle nesting sites.
Was anziehen
A 2-3mm rashguard or thin wetsuit provides sun and coral protection in warm tropical waters; booties are essential for reef walking. No heavy wetsuit needed year-round.
Was einpacken
Kite-Größen
- 14–17 mLeichtwind, unter 14 kn
- 11–14 mtypische Sessions, 14–22 kn
Boards
- Twintip — universell, gehört ins Gepäck
- Hydrofoil — Leichtwind-Spot, fahrbar ab ca. 10 kn
Was anziehen (nach Klima)
- Im Wasser
- Boardshorts oder Bikini mit Rashguard oder UV-Shirt.
- An Land
- Leichte Baumwolle; Regenjacke einpacken, wenn die Saison in die Regenzeit fällt.
Abgeleitet aus dem Breitengrad des Spots (tropische Zone) und der aktuellen Saison.
Vorfahrt & Verhalten
- 1Wer ins Wasser startet, hat Vorrang vor Ridern, die reinkommen.
- 2Der Luv-Rider weicht aus — Kite hoch halten, wenn du über einem tiefen Rider passierst.
- 3Steuerbordbug (rechte Hand vorn) hat Vorfahrt beim Kreuzen.
- 4Wer überholt, hält sich aus der Linie des langsameren Riders.
- 5Wellenreiten: Der Rider in der Welle hat sie — kein Drop-in.
Spot-Guide
The Experience
Anse Cocos is accessible only on foot or by ox-cart. The beach is small, ringed by palms and granite boulders, with a cove that softens the ocean swell enough to make launching possible. The entry is technical: shallow, reef-affected water gets choppy immediately, and the reef system around La Digue demands precise footwork. Offshore, it's serious water, not a lagoon.
Wind & Conditions
171 windy days annually, concentrated May through October. Expect SSE and SE winds aligned with the beach orientation. Thermals build during midday. The catch: wind can shift 30 degrees in minutes. Not dangerous if you're attentive, but requires active trimming. June–August offers the most stable patterns.
Water Hazards
Chop here is real and chaotic from reef interference. Strong currents circle the island. You need solid wave reading and current awareness—this isn't beginner water. Shallow reef near launch means constant bottom awareness. Avoid riding toward the south reef; rocks are waiting. Water is warm; no wetsuit needed.
Who Belongs Here
Intermediate riders with navigation skills and respect for reef dynamics. If you rely on rescue boats, convenience, or crowded sessions, go elsewhere. Self-sufficient, water-literate kiters who want solitude and consistent wind will find what they're after. Expect to think through every session.
The Island
No scene exists. La Digue is deliberately quiet and car-free, with basic lodges scattered around. Villages have supplies, but planning ahead is essential. Other kiters are uncommon. Bicycles and tourists, mostly. The isolation appeals or it doesn't.
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