# Tamarin Bay

Kitesurfing spot in Le Morne, Mauritius.

> Tamarin Bay offers a protected lagoon environment ideal for learning kitesurfing. The shallow, flat waters are sheltered from ocean swells, making it an excellent choice for beginners building confidence and technique. The sandy beach provides easy access and a forgiving landing zone. Mauritius's trade wind season typically delivers consistent breezes, though conditions can vary seasonally. This spot suits progression from initial lessons through early intermediate riding.

## Best time to kitesurf
Tamarin Bay has no strongly reliable season; the windiest months are Jul–Sep: 32–53% of days reach 12 kt+, with 11–12 kt average daily wind, 24–25 °C water and 20–21 °C air.

| Month | Windy days (12 kt+) | Avg wind (kt) | Air °C | Water °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14% | 9 | 25.3 | 27.8 |
| Feb | 15% | 10.3 | 25.2 | 28 |
| Mar | 11% | 8.4 | 25.2 | 28.2 |
| Apr | 19% | 9.5 | 24.4 | 28.3 |
| May | 12% | 8.9 | 22.9 | 27.1 |
| Jun | 22% | 10.2 | 21.1 | 25.4 |
| Jul | 53% | 11.6 | 20.2 | 24.2 |
| Aug | 32% | 10.7 | 20.3 | 24.3 |
| Sep | 37% | 11.2 | 21 | 24.6 |
| Oct | 11% | 9.2 | 22.3 | 26.1 |
| Nov | 4% | 8.7 | 23.7 | 27.3 |
| Dec | 4% | 8.7 | 24.8 | 28.8 |

## Highlights
- Flat protected lagoon
- Sandy beach launch
- Beginner-friendly
- Sheltered conditions

## Amenities
Sandy beach access, Sheltered launch zone, Shallow water

## Location & contact
- Coordinates: -20.426, 57.393
- Destination guide: [Le Morne](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/le-morne)

# Nearby (within 50 km)

## Kite spots
- [Kite Lagoon Le Morne](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/kite-lagoon-le-morne) — best Jul, 65% windy days, 13 kt, water 25 °C (9 km)
- [Le Morne Beach](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/le-morne-beach) — best around Jul, 48–51% windy days, 11–12 kt, water 25–26 °C (10 km)
- [Pointe aux Sables](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/pointe-aux-sables) — best Jul, 66% windy days, 13 kt, water 25 °C (29 km)
- [Saint-Gilles Beach](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/saint-gilles-beach) — best Jul, 68–74% windy days, 13–14 kt, water 25 °C (36 km)
- [Île aux Cerfs](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/ile-aux-cerfs) — best around Jul, 31–51% windy days, 11–12 kt, water 25 °C (40 km)

## Kite schools
- [Airswitch Kitesurfing](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/airswitch-kitesurfing) — http://www.kitesurfing-mauritius.net/ (9 km)
- [Hang Loose Tours Kiteboarding](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/hang-loose-tours-kiteboarding) — http://www.hangloosetours.com/ (9 km)
- [Le Morne Kite School](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/le-morne-kite-school) — http://www.lemorne-kiteschool.com/ (9 km)
- [Son Of Kite School](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/son-of-kite-school) — https://www.sonofkite.com/ (9 km)

## Kite shops
- [Down South Surf Shop](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/shops/down-south-surf-shop) — https://mauritiussurf.store/ (3 km)

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Source page: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/tamarin-bay
Data & methodology: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/methodology
Monthly wind and temperature climatology is computed from Open-Meteo historical weather (3 years of daily data) and marine (sea-surface temperature) APIs. A windy day is a day whose maximum wind implies roughly 12 kt+ sustained. Listing details come from public kite-travel sources and Google Places, rewritten and reviewed.