Grand Anse
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This is a good surf spot when there is nothing elsewhere.
Additional Info:
Grand Anse in Mahe island is an exposed beach and reef break that has inconsistent surf.
Winter is the best time of the year for surfing here. Offshore winds blow from the North
Norheast. Waves jsut as likely from local windswells as from distant groundswells and the
ideal swell direction is from the South.
Waves at the beach break both left and right. They close very quickly.
There is a right hand reef break as well.
Rarely crowded here.
Becareful rips are very strong on this surf spot. Rocks are a hazard.
Location
Loading...Access
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Powerful, Fun |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Short (<50m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | North, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | South, SouthEast |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 12ft |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Don't know |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Rocks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Port Glaud Lefts
0.80 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
Barbarons
2.18 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
Anse Poules Bleues
4.54 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |