Coco Beach

Coco Beach is a well-known kitesurfing location on Mauritius’ east coast by Belle Mare, offering crystal-clear, shallow lagoon water with a mostly flat feel and some chop. The beach is generally suited to easy beach access/self-launch, with a medium-sized sandy shoreline and clear water visibility that helps riders navigate the lagoon approach. Wind is primarily trade-wind dominated, with the most dependable season running around June through October and a typical range of roughly 15–25 knots. The workable directions are consistently listed as NE through SE (NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE), aligning well with cross-onshore/side-onshore wind angles that support freeride and freestyle-style progression on the lagoon. For safety, the key concern is the presence of reefs and corals (including sharp coral heads) along with ships/boat traffic. Multiple sources stress careful entry and exit, and caution around the lagoon—especially when depth is low. Riding is commonly advised around mid to high tide to improve clearance over coral in the shallower areas. The overall setup makes Coco Beach particularly attractive for kitesurfing on the east-coast trade wind rhythm, while windsurfing and wingfoiling are also feasible for intermediate riders—provided water depth and coral heads are managed carefully. Weekend crowds and peak winter months can be busy, so planning around arrival timing may improve the session flow.