Anse Intendance

Anse Intendance is a 1.2 km, west-southwest-facing natural sand beach in Mahé's Takamaka district, about 30 km from Victoria. Its open, exposed orientation gives it stronger wind and more swell/waves than sheltered bays elsewhere on the island, matching the spot brief's description of stronger wind and decent waves, but it is also a significant Hawksbill turtle nesting site.

waves

Baie Lazare Public Beach, 170m, closest beach shot — NorbertNagel / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

same beach, different angle, 170m — NorbertNagel / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Baie Lazare Beach, another close view — Radosław Botev / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Wind

season notes	West-southwest exposure suggests this beach is most wind-exposed during the North West Monsoon (roughly November–March), when it faces the prevailing flow most directly.

Water

type	waves
wetsuit	boardshorts year-round

Levels

beginner	no
intermediate	yes
advanced	yes
notes	Open beach with real shorebreak/waves — not a learner spot.

Launch & crowd

description	1.7 km access road from the Quatre Bornes police station; natural, undeveloped beach
vibe	Rural, undeveloped beach reached via a dedicated access road; the Cheval Blanc/Banyan Tree-style resort area is nearby

Hazards

Shorebreak and swell on this exposed beach
A major Hawksbill sea turtle nesting site (nesting season roughly 1 September–31 March); 2006's Cyclone Bondo destroyed about 90% of nests through erosion, and conservation bodies have pushed for protective measures in the area

Rules

Beach may carry seasonal turtle-nesting protections during the September–March nesting season — check current signage/restrictions locally

Travel basics

airport	SEZ Seychelles International Airport (Mahé)
getting there	Reached via a concrete access road off the south coast road

Nearby: Anse La Mouche

Sources: en.wikipedia.org · en.wikipedia.org