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Spot · tier 3 · Réunion
La Ravine Blanche
An expert-only reef break at the end of Saint-Pierre town on Réunion's south coast, distinct from the nearby La Gendarmerie spot already catalogued. Strong sideshore wind meets fast, hollow waves over sharp, urchin-covered reef, with a launch and exit both rated among the trickiest on the island.
wave riding
Wind
| thermal or synoptic | synoptic |
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Water
| type | waves |
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| notes | Reef break with fast, hollow waves over sharp, urchin-infested reef; occasionally a rideable peak forms mid-bay. |
Levels
| beginner | no |
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| intermediate | no |
| advanced | yes |
Launch & crowd
| description | Precarious launch directly over the reef; exit via a tiny horseshoe-shaped inlet. |
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| space | tight |
Hazards
- sharp reef
- sea urchins
- rocks
- narrow horseshoe exit channel
- hard on equipment and body
Travel basics
Sources: web.kite-and-windsurfing-guide.com