Strike Mission Surf Spots
type: ItemList
description: Expert-verified surf spot database with detailed swell/wind parameters, hazards, and travel information
number of items: 2
item list element: One Eye
item list element: Tamarin Bay
provider: Strike Mission
  type: Organization
  description: Surf forecast intelligence platform
date published: 2026-01-20
date modified: 2026-08-05T00:36:13.843Z

One Eye
type: TouristAttraction
description: One Eye is Mauritius' most famous wave—a world-class left reef break at Le Morne that has become equally renowned for kitesurfing and windsurfing. The wave breaks over shallow coral, producing powerful, hollow barrels when SW groundswells arrive during the May-September season. SE trade winds blow offshore, creating perfect conditions for wave-riding sports. The lineup can be crowded with kites and sails, requiring awareness from surfers. Mauritius' showcase wave.
disambiguating description: 🇲🇺 Mauritius' best • Kite/windsurf mecca • Hollow reef perfection
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -20.4494
  longitude: 57.3089
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Le Morne
  address country: Mauritius
  address region: Indian Ocean
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Reef
  description: This is a reef break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 200°
  description: Works best with swells from 200° (SSW). Workable range: 180°-230°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1m - 3m
  description: Ideal size: 2.0m. Too small below 1m, too big (closeout) above 3m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 90° (E)
  description: Offshore wind from 90° (E). Offshore range: 45°-135°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 1.2m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
  description: May-September SW swell season. SE trade winds offshore.
tourist type: Expert surfers only
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, ⚠️ Shallow, 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Shallow reef. Strong currents. Kite/windsurf traffic.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: MRU
  type: Place
  description: 60 minutes drive from MRU airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Kite surf community
llm context:
  difficulty: 8
  crowd level: 5
  water temp c: 24
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 200
    workable range min: 180
    workable range max: 230
    sweet spot size m: 2
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 90
    offshore range min: 45
    offshore range max: 135
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: MRU
    drive time minutes: 60
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Paddle from Le Morne beach.
  best season:
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months names: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
    secondary months: 4
    secondary months: 10
    secondary months names: Apr, Oct
    season explanation: May-September SW swell season. SE trade winds offshore.

Tamarin Bay
type: TouristAttraction
description: Tamarin Bay is Mauritius' original claim to surf fame—a classic left reef break featured in The Endless Summer that first put the island on the surfing map. The wave peels along a coral reef in a stunning bay setting, with dolphins regularly joining surfers in the lineup. When SW swells hit during winter (May-September), Tamarin delivers long, workable rides in warm, tropical water. The magic captured on film decades ago still exists today.
disambiguating description: 🐬 Endless Summer fame • Dolphin lineups • Classic left reef
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -20.3256
  longitude: 57.3728
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Tamarin
  address country: Mauritius
  address region: Indian Ocean
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Reef
  description: This is a reef break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 210°
  description: Works best with swells from 210° (SSW). Workable range: 190°-240°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.8m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.6m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 100° (E)
  description: Offshore wind from 100° (E). Offshore range: 60°-140°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid
  description: Works best between 0.5m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
  description: May-September SW swell season. Dolphins frequent the lineup.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, 👥 Crowded
  description: Reef break. Gets crowded when good.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: MRU
  type: Place
  description: 45 minutes drive from MRU airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Local surf school
llm context:
  difficulty: 6
  crowd level: 6
  water temp c: 24
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 210
    workable range min: 190
    workable range max: 240
    sweet spot size m: 1.65
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 100
    offshore range min: 60
    offshore range max: 140
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: MRU
    drive time minutes: 45
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Paddle from Tamarin beach.
  best season:
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months names: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
    secondary months: 4
    secondary months: 10
    secondary months names: Apr, Oct
    season explanation: May-September SW swell season. Dolphins frequent the lineup.