Windsurfing, funboarding and kitesurfing in Reunion
On an island like Reunion, the desire to surf is strong. Board sports enthusiasts will have a blast, both in funboarding and kitesurfing, and at their convenience will focus on speed, jumping or figures.
The western and southern coasts, from la Possession to St Pierre, are favorite spots for kitesurfers and funboarders.
Funboarding and Kitesurfing Schools
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Kitesurfing is taught in the form of training sessions in Mauritius. With KITE SURF REUNION, the FFVL approved school in the Indian Ocean, I’ve been training students (4 people max per week) since 1999 with a method adapted to the changing equipment and practice. Easy progression through correcting video, lots of practice, individualized progress. |
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What winds on the coast of 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 ...