Mayotte

Mayotte

Indian Ocean
LAST UPDATED 28/08/2008
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Level of surfing

Evolved

Quality of surf

Very Good

Call code

262

Net code

yt

Area

374

Coastline

185 km

Climate

Tropical; marine; hot, humid, rainy season during northeastern monsoon (November to May)

Hazards

Difficult Access

Best Months

July - September

Population

201234

Currency

Euro (EUR)

Time Zone

(UTC+3)

Special Requirements

Limited Surfing Supplies Available

surfing

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Julien Noel; Mamoudzou, Mayotte; 2004

Sitting mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, it is the easterly tracking sub antartic storm cells South of Africa that peel up and supply most of the area with swell. Mayotte is no exception. April to September is the best season for spots requiring SE to SW groundswell. Island groups in the region can create some swell shadowing but generally, the sheer frequency of the southerly swells will make those spots your better option. Rarer northerly swells that descend from the Arabian gulf from May to July can light up novelty spots and mysto treats but swell decay is a problem. 

Bear in mind that the southerly swells do need to 'bend' up quite a bit to feed this coast so not every system is going to yield results for you. Reliance on onshore winswells is a reality of surfing on the western side of the Indian Ocean. In betwwen the flat periods though, chances are you are going to have some serious fun in generally uncrowded waves. 

what to pack

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Flashdance: A pair of very simple Moroccan flip flops called "Cabjuks"; 25 May 2007

Trainers, loose clothing - everything for the hot weather. Definitely take along some bug repellent spray, good sunscreen and sunglasses! Better take your medicines with you (esp. anti histamine tablets), as the brands can be unfamiliar and cost more. By the way, getting medical insurance would be a good idea.

Take your camera and all the equipment for it with the protection from the sand. Don't forget a backpack and rehydration sachets, that might be usefull if your planning to travel around or sail. And you won't regret swimming and snorkelling gear!

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