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Area

Continent:	Africa
Country:	Mauritius
Next Big City:	Port Louis
Next Town:	Grand Gaube

Type:	Ocean
Rider Ability:	Intermediate, Expert
Features:	Parking

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Water

Type:	Shallow, Flat, Chop
Hazards:	Ships/Boats
Quality:	Crystal Clear
Best Tide:	High Tide

Flat to choppy water in a big lagoon. Some boats anchored close to shore. Not suited for kite beginners.

Beach

Type:	Sand
Size:	Small
Hazards:	Rocks, Trees
Beach Users:	None

Small sandy beach with grass next to it. Trees close to shore. Few rocks on the beach.

Wind

Best Months:	June, July, August, September, October
Wind Type:	Trade Winds
Best Direction:	NE, ENE, E
Main Direction:	SE

Mainly SE trade wind blowing from June to October. This spot is good in NE and E.

How to get there

Transport:	Car
Access:	No Walk

South of Grand Gaube you will find Melville. You can park directly next to the beach.

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Rules:

None

Be advised to not leave any gear unattended nor in the car. Robberies are very likely here. This beach is used by locals as launch for a downwinder to Cap Malheureux or Anse la Raie.

Nightlife

Got to Grand Bay for nightlife.

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