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Trou d'Eau Douce
Trou d'Eau Douce is a lively east-coast village and the main launch point for boat trips to Île aux Cerfs, with a wide, shallow, flat lagoon in front of the village that is workable at all levels except low tide when reef and rock become exposed. It sees south-east trade winds through the Apr-Nov season.
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Wind
| best months |
|
|---|---|
| dominant direction | Southeast |
| thermal or synoptic | synoptic (SE trade winds) |
Water
| type | lagoon |
|---|---|
| notes | Wide, mostly shallow, crystal-clear flat lagoon; rocks/coral become exposed at low tide. |
Levels
| beginner | yes |
|---|---|
| intermediate | yes |
| advanced | no |
Launch & crowd
| 0 | m |
|---|---|
| 1 | e |
| 2 | d |
| 3 | i |
| 4 | u |
| 5 | m |
| description | Wide, family-friendly public beach in the village center. |
| space | huge |
Hazards
- rocks/coral exposed at low tide
- boat traffic (tourist ferries to Île aux Cerfs)
Travel basics
Sources: kiterr.com · mauritiussurfholidays.com