The Indian Ocean as a whole offers an idyllic natural environment. At all times, you are surrounded by wonderful sceneries where tranquility prevails. White sand, turquoise blue lagoon, lush vegetation... that’s what’s you can expect. The Indian Ocean is thus the ideal place to enjoy water sports. For many, surfing remains inseparable from Hawaii, a place of wonderful fantasies and surf sports. We sometimes forget that on the other side of the planet, in the Indian Ocean for instance, there are many equally beautiful spots.
The Indian Ocean has a multitude of surfing spots scattered around the different islands of the region. To name a few: In Reunion Island; Trois Bassin, Saint Leu, located on the east coast or St Pierre, in the south. In Saint Leu, one can surf on waves of more than five meters high, ranked among the top three best in the world.
In Mauritius, the best spots for surfing are on the south coast of the island. The most known and accessible sites are Tamarin and Le Morne. Although relatively small, rest assured that you will have waves to surf all year around. Le Morne is also renowned for kitesurf because of its windy conditions, sometimes even extreme windy conditions. We recommend that beginners do not venture alone close to the reef. Although Rodrigues is not the first place that comes to mind when you think of surfing, there are different unknown but very pleasant spots like Anse Mourouk on the southeast coast, used both by kiters and surfers.
If you continue your surf trip in the Indian Ocean, you will most obviously make a stop in Sri Lanka. It’s a must for professional and beginner surfers who enjoy perfect weather all year round, water at 25° C and an ideal wave size. From April to October, we recommend the spot of Arugam Bay on the east coast but from November to March, go to Hikkaduwa on the west coast.
Madagascar, largest island in the Indian Ocean, is known for its many pristine surf spots where the winds are intense and persistent. On the east coast, you can discover Sambava where the long tubes allow long runs. In the south, Fort Dauphin enjoys winds that bring significant swells necessary for good surfing conditions. May to September are the ideal months for surfing.
As for the Maldives, they have extraordinary spots that will delight surf lovers. Special “surf cruises” are regularly organized there. You can visit Sultan, a popular spot on the island of Thamburudhoo; Chickens on the island of Thulusdhoo is more suited for professionals who can take advantage of powerful waves; Gaafu Dhaalu in the south is the largest and deepest spot. From March to October, the conditions are optimal.
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