Anse Poules Bleues
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can be very crowded when it works but good atmosphere in general.
Atmosphere:
The best left on Mahe but rarely breaks. It needs a huge south swell to work which is very rare on Mahe island. If you are lucky, may be you could surf this spot during the SE trade winds or transition period.
Additional Info:
May be the best left on Mahe island. Anse Poules Bleues is a freight train left which can be totally epic on a huge South swell. This attracts an instant crowd on one of the five or so days it will break in a good winter. SE trade winds blow directly offshore. This surf spot is a wrapping left breaks close to the shore.
Location
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Close to anse la Mouche in the south west of Mahe island. Ask around for anse poules bleues.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Point break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Left |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Powerful |
| Frequency | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | SouthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | South |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 8ft+ |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Sharks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
0.53 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
1.56 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
2.54 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |