One Eye

One Eye is a left-hander that forms along the outer reef about a kilometer offshore from Le Morne, with the wave unfolding for over 150 meters in clean, hollow sections. The break reaches 4 to 6 meters during peak swells and produces long, technical barrels through the middle section. The shallow reef bottom creates genuinely hazardous wipeout conditions, and the wave requires at least five years of consistent ocean experience and comfort in hollow reef surf to attempt safely.

The wave acquired its name in the 1970s when Australian explorers encountered a one-eyed farmer who owned land at Le Morne; they named the break after him. One Eye gained international prominence beginning in 2011, when it hosted the inaugural Kite Surfing World Tour event, where competitors abandoned foot straps for the first time, riding waxed boards in double-overhead conditions. The wave has since become a regular stop on the GKA Kite-Surf World Tour, hosting international championships that draw dozens of top athletes annually.

One Eye sits about 1 kilometer offshore from Le Morne at the base of Morne Brabant mountain, requiring 5 to 10 minutes of navigation to reach depending on wind and current conditions. The austral winter months (May through October) offer the most reliable conditions, with stronger trade winds and consistent swells. Access is typically by boat from the nearby beach breaks, and local guides are recommended for first-time visitors navigating the shallow reef and strong currents.