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Surfing in Reunion
Reunion Island, thanks to Saint 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 ".
Saint Leu has hence become a true "Mecca" of surfing.
You can find other more or less easy spots along the coast between Saint Gilles and Saint Pierre.
Saint Leu has hence become a true "Mecca" of surfing.
You can find other more or less easy spots along the coast between Saint Gilles and Saint 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.
 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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| Ecole de Surf des Roches Noires |
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Opened by Bertrand Pièce in 1990, the ECOLE DE SURF DES ROCHES NOIRES is a reference on the island and offers year-round classes and training courses for children, teenagers and adults for all levels. The “Black Rocks” right in St Gilles is one of several renowned surf spots on the island, perfect for beginners or surfers eager to improve. | Suitable for all All levels | |
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Surf Spots
- For fans
In Saint-Gilles, les Roches Noires, les Aigrettes, la Digue, l’Hermitage, Boucan Canot (bodyboard). In l’Etang-Salé, le Pont, Manapany (bodyboard).
In Saint-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 Saint-Leu, the famous "left".
In Saint-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 ...