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St Brandon, Mauritius

16.4kts

ESE · Windsaison

St Brandon offers 293 windy days yearly on dead-flat lagoon water, but requires boat access, reef navigation skills, and logistical planning. Remote atoll, minimal infrastructure.

BeginnerIntermediateFreerideFoil
16.4kts
Durchschnittswind
294
Windtage / Jahr
08:00–11:00
Beste Windzeit
ESE
Hauptwindrichtung

Lage

Nächste Flughäfen
Airport - Mauritius
Koordinaten
-16.7471, 59.5734
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Monatliches Windprofil (Peak-Fenster)

18
Jan
17
Feb
16
Mär
16
Apr
19
Mai
21
Jun
20
Jul
20
Aug
19
Sep
19
Okt
16
Nov
16
Dez

Jan

55%

fahrbar

17.6 kts

Feb

47%

fahrbar

16.6 kts

Mär

68%

fahrbar

16.3 kts

Apr

80%

fahrbar

15.5 kts

Mai

92%

fahrbar

18.5 kts

Jun

93%

fahrbar

21.1 kts

Jul

97%

fahrbar

19.7 kts

Aug

98%

fahrbar

19.7 kts

Sep

100%

fahrbar

19 kts

Okt

92%

fahrbar

18.6 kts

Nov

63%

fahrbar

16.3 kts

Dez

76%

fahrbar

15.6 kts

Beste Windrichtungen

  • ESE
  • SE
  • E
  • ENE
  • SSE

Wasserbedingungen

  • Ocean
  • Flat Water

Beste Monate

Jan
Feb
Mär
Apr
Mai
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Okt
Nov
Dez

Gefahren

  • Coral reefs and shallow patches throughout the lagoon require careful route planning
  • Strong currents can develop during tide changes, particularly on the outer edges
  • Occasional sharp coral and sea urchins in shallow water areas
  • Limited rescue infrastructure due to remote atoll location

Was das für dich heißt

  • Riffschuhe bei Ebbe empfohlen
  • Starke Strömung — upwind zurücklaufen, nicht abtreiben lassen
  • Im Stehbereich auf Finnen und Leinen achten

Ausstattung

  • Basic accommodations and lodges on the islands
  • Small local shops for supplies and emergency repairs
  • Guide services and boat access from main island

Lokale Tipps

St Brandon is remote; arrange all logistics with local operators in advance and bring spare equipment. Wind is reliable nearly year-round (293+ windy days), making it excellent for progression.

Einstieg & Strand

Launch from sandy beach areas in the lagoon with consistent ESE-SE winds. The flat water and shallow conditions make it ideal for beginners, but scout your launch area for coral before entering.

Lokale Regeln

Respect local fishing zones and marine conservation areas; check with local operators about restricted areas. Keep distances from local boats and inform guides of your session plans.

Was anziehen

A 2-3mm springsuit is sufficient year-round given Mauritius's warm tropical climate. Rash guards are recommended for sun protection during extended sessions.

Was einpacken

Kite-Größen

  • 14–17 mLeichtwind, unter 14 kn
  • 11–14 mtypische Sessions, 14–22 kn
  • 8–10 mstarke Tage, 20–28 kn

Boards

  • Twintip — universell, gehört ins Gepäck

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

  1. 1Wer ins Wasser startet, hat Vorrang vor Ridern, die reinkommen.
  2. 2Der Luv-Rider weicht aus — Kite hoch halten, wenn du über einem tiefen Rider passierst.
  3. 3Steuerbordbug (rechte Hand vorn) hat Vorfahrt beim Kreuzen.
  4. 4Wer überholt, hält sich aus der Linie des langsameren Riders.
  5. 5Wellenreiten: Der Rider in der Welle hat sie — kein Drop-in.

Spot-Guide

The Experience

Launching from sand in a massive lagoon means ocean in every direction and a few islands breaking the horizon. ESE-SE trade winds show up almost daily. Flat water. Shallow. On paper it works for progression—until you factor in coral and tidal currents on a remote atoll.

This isn't a wellness retreat. You need a boat from Mauritius. You coordinate with local operators beforehand. Spare bar, spare lines, extra safety margin. If something breaks beyond a field fix, you're managing it yourself or waiting.

Wind & Conditions

293+ windy days per year. Not hyperbole. May through October is most consistent, but wind shows year-round. Trade winds run ESE-SE primarily, occasionally E or ENE. 16.4 knot average means steady riding, not big air days. Thermals kick in afternoons. Mornings lighter but rideable.

Wind won't stop you here. Reef awareness and tide cycles will.

The Water

Shallow flat lagoon—what beginners need, what intermediates use for technique work. Warm year-round. Problem: coral heads and urchins occupy the same space. Currents develop on outer edges during tide changes. Scout before rigging. Talk to local guides about coral location and seasonal shifts.

The shallow water forgiving for learning also means mistakes hurt. Coral cuts. Urchin spines spike. Not fatal, but it trashes trips and requires real care in the water.

Who It's For

Beginners comfortable with logistics and self-sufficiency. Intermediates dialing flat-water technique. Anyone trading convenience for guaranteed wind. Not a school spot with rentals. Not a resort where staff manages hazards. You manage this yourself or pay a guide.

Mauritius's main island has WiFi and backup plans. St Brandon doesn't.

What Actually Works

Wind reliability is real. Flat water is real. But respect the reef, read tidal cycles, and arrive redundant—extra bar, extra flying line, extra margin. Know how to spot coral shadows in the water. Listen to guides. Once that's dialed, you get flat water with consistent trade winds and empty lagoon. Rare enough to justify the friction.