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Surfing in Reunion
Reunion Island, thanks to St Leu's famous left wave in particular, has long been an essential step for the world surf championship, and it's no wonder so many surfers schedule it in their " Endless Summer ".
St Leu has hence become a true "Mecca" of surfing.
You can find other more or less easy spots along the coast between St Gilles and St Pierre.
St Leu has hence become a true "Mecca" of surfing.
You can find other more or less easy spots along the coast between St Gilles and St Pierre.
Clubs
In Reunion, a dozen surf clubs bear the "École Française de Surf" label. These clubs offer private or group lessons. The one-to-one lesson will cost you from 40 to 60 €, the group session between 20 and 30 € per person. Prices are equivalent from one school to another, without obligation to subscribe.
 Clou Surf Academy |
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For 10 years CLOU SURF ACADEMY, certified by the French Surf Federation, has been greeting the public in a key location, the spot of Roches Noires, teaching surfing safely in a friendly environment by a team of qualified and experienced professionals, recognized competitors such as Aymeric Bévière. | Children Teenagers Adults | |
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| Cyril Thévenau |
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CYRIL THEVENAU’s Board Riding School (accredited for 8 years) is based on the west coast of Reunion Island, on the spot of Trois Bassins. School for boys and girls from 5 to 77 y.o. offering courses for beginners and skilled surfers. Equipment is provided. Pedagogy and security are essential. Contact 06 92 04 40 40 E-mail: cyrilthevenau@yahoo.fr | 28 years of teaching | |
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| Extrême Sud |
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First surfing school (est. 2001) in l'Etang Salé, EXTREME SUD, EFS certified, offers surf and skate lessons all year round for all levels from beginner to advanced, holiday courses (2h/day ), surf camps (accommodation, full board, activities 6h/day). Partnership with the Etang Salé Surf and Skate School (117 members in 2010!): Handisurf, integration through surfing, competitions ... | Surf & Skate School | |
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Surf Spots
- For fans
In St-Gilles, les Roches Noires, les Aigrettes, la Digue, l’Hermitage, Boucan Canot (bodyboard). In l’Etang-Salé, le Pont, Manapany (bodyboard).
In St-Gilles, les Roches Noires, les Aigrettes, la Digue, l’Hermitage, Boucan Canot (bodyboard). In l’Etang-Salé, le Pont, Manapany (bodyboard).
- For experienced surfers
In St-Leu, the famous "left".
In St-Pierre, la Jetée.
And more "secret" spots to discover ...
What is the surfing weather like in Reunion ?
The table shows the waves' height and direction. This numerical weather model is fairly reliable up to three days. However, it does not take into account the effects of the wind on the island, or, to a lesser extent, on the swell. Please note that the wind direction must be corrected taking into account the highly uneven terrain of the island! For example, in the lagoon of La Saline les Bains, a general southeast wind gets round the south of Reunion, turning south on the west coast of the island ...
