Surf Spots

Anse aux Poules Bleues

Seychelles, Seychelles

Anse Bougainville

Seychelles, Seychelles

Anse Gaulette

Mahe, Seychelles

Anse Gaulette is a left-breaking reef and beach break that produces playful, shoulder-width waves over coral and rock-strewn sand. The break works best at high tide—especially around spring high of around six feet—and needs south swell paired with northeast offshore wind to fire properly. The shallow reef means low tide becomes treacherous, making tide planning essential for safe paddling and riding. The Seychelles as a whole gained surfing attention after a 1967 Surfing Magazine feature sparked international interest, but I found no specific historical record of notable sessions or competitions at Anse Gaulette itself. The broader archipelago has developed a community-oriented surf culture centered on environmental stewardship. Anse Gaulette lies in Baie Lazare on Mahé's southwest coast, within a sandy cove framed by granite boulders and anchored by Copra Rock. The beach sits roughly a five-minute walk from parking or facilities, is open to the public, and experiences the strongest and cleanest conditions during the June–October southeast trade wind season or during January–March monsoon transitions.

Anse Intendance

Seychelles, Seychelles

Barbarons

Mahe, Seychelles

Barbarons is a left-hand reef break over sharp coral, producing hollow, fast-breaking waves that handle south and southeast swells consistently across all tide stages. Typical conditions feature waves in the one to two meter range, firing roughly 150 days per year. The break responds best to northeast offshore winds, with the most reliable conditions occurring during the April-to-July southeast monsoon period, though December through March can also produce rideable swell. The global surfing community first encountered Seychelles through a 1967 Surfer magazine article by photographer Ron Perrot, who marketed the islands as a tropical wave-riding destination. The reality proved more difficult: the shallow continental shelf and irregular swell patterns meant the islands remained inconsistent despite their romantic image. Barbarons emerged as one of Mahé's more dependable breaks, though it requires timing and persistence. Barbarons lies on Mahé's west coast near Grand Anse Village, just south of the Avani Barbarons Resort. Access requires a five to fifteen minute walk from the main beach area. Beyond sharks and rip currents, the reef features sharp rocks and sea urchins that pose additional hazard.

Carana

Seychelles, Seychelles

Grande Anse

Seychelles, Seychelles

Grande Anse (La Digue)

Seychelles, Seychelles

Northeast Point

Seychelles, Seychelles

Pointe Camille

La Digue, Seychelles

Pointe Camille is a sand beach break on La Digue in the Seychelles. Best conditions align with southerly swell and northnorthwesterly winds. The break accepts swell from multiple directions.

Police Bay

Mahe, Seychelles

Police Bay is an advanced reef break on Mahe, Seychelles that works best with southeast swell and northwest winds. The spot breaks over a reef bottom with shallow reef and rocks, and is affected by strong currents and undertow. The deep, rough water is unsafe for swimming.