Four Graveyards (Mauritius)

Four Graveyards (also known as Graveyards 4) is an advanced reef break on the rugged southern coast near Surinam VCA. It is described as exposed and fickle—requiring a specific match between swell direction and wind (especially northeast wind offshore) to produce clean, rideable waves. While some accounts emphasize it as a left-hand reef break, other descriptions note it can produce both left and right-hand waves depending on the swell and tide. The spot is reef-based with sharp coral and submerged rocks, along with sea urchins. Entry and access are not straightforward: sources describe rocky shoreline access with narrow entry points through the reef. Strong currents can occur in reef passes, and there’s additional hazard risk including possible shark presence. Because these conditions are inherently high-risk, this spot is best treated as an advanced-only reef session. For surf timing, November is highlighted as a best month in the more spot-specific surf guide data, while broader seasonal descriptions also point to summer and the period around May through October for more consistent swell windows. Wind-wise, northeast is the key direction mentioned for better conditions; prevailing southeast trades can make the break choppy or “blow it out,” so sessions are most successful when the wind is light or not acting against the faces. On the wave profile, reports describe a powerful, peeling reef break with fast sections and ride lengths that are generally medium. Optimal tide is mid, and the spot is said to work with south/southwest groundswells; on larger south swells it can become very heavy and dangerous—another reason only experienced surfers should consider it. If you go, use appropriate reef footwear and keep strong safety margins around the reef passes and water movement.