The windsurfing spot is located at Anse de Sables (Vieux Fort), better known as Sandy Beach, in the South of the island, only 5 minutes drive from Hewanorra International airport.
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Sandy Beach stretches for about 2 km length. The steady Trade wind blows unobstructed side shore from the left. On the leeward side, the peninsula of Moule a' Chique borders the “sickle“ shaped beach preventing windsurfers from drifting off.
On the windward side, the bay is protected from the Atlantic Ocean swell by the reef and the two Maria Islands.
Yet there is access to open sea; the windsurfing conditions depend on
the Atlantic wave and on the strength and direction of the prevailing
wind (NE-SE)
We can distinguish 2 sailing areas located at the windward and leeward
side of the surf center:
(1) Flat Water:
Perfect slalom conditions with about 40m standing area.
(2) Choppy water:
Perfect jumping or wave riding conditions thanks to the ocean swell which
can reach 1.5 - 2m.
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For the “freaks”, keen on high waves (up
to 4 m) there is the possibility of a third area, windward side of the
surf center, in front of the reef.
The surf conditions in this area are “on shore” and because of the presence of the reef, excellent windsurfing skills are required.
Generally, the suitability suggested, concerning the different areas, is intermediate and above.
The surf conditions in this area are “on shore” and because of the presence of the reef, excellent windsurfing skills are required.
Generally, the suitability suggested, concerning the different areas, is intermediate and above.
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Most of the windsurfers who visit us are able to handle it very easily.
For those of you who might have problems with the shorebreak, the Tornado Center team is always ready to give instructions to handle it.
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