Surfing in Mahé, Seychelles

Experience world-class surfing on Mahé, the largest island in the Seychelles, with exclusive Tropicsurf guidance at Four Seasons Resort Seychelles. Discover pristine, uncrowded breaks suited to beginners, intermediates and advanced surfers alike.

Top Surf Breaks in Mahé, Seychelles

Mahé boasts a rare collection of secluded, picture-perfect surf breaks for every ability. Our Tropicsurf guides have hand-picked the most popular spots.

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Lazare Picault Best visited May to September during the southeast monsoon, Lazare Picault has a consistent left hand point break, ideal for beginners and intermediates, along with powerful waves and occasional barrels in larger swells for advanced surfers.

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Anse Marie Louise Anse Marie Louise is reliable when west coast swells are small, providing gentle, soft-breaking waves, suitable for beginners, with soft lefts and rights leading into a calm lagoon.

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Anse Parnel A year-round favourite for intermediate and advanced surfers, Anse Parnel has fast, mainly right hand waves, perfect for turns, and is reliable in most wind conditions.

Anse aux Poules Bleues Anse aux Poules Bleues is Mahé’s iconic and rarely seen jewel. When conditions align, it delivers long, flawless left hand waves of up to 250 metres (820 feet) – breaking only a handful of times each year. A sheltered beginner zone offers a gentler alternative when conditions are larger elsewhere.

Surfing Experiences with Tropicsurf

Enjoy tailored surf lessons in Mahé, Seychelles, and guided surf trips with professional Tropicsurf instructors. Every session is customized to match daily sea conditions and your skill level – from first-time riders to experienced surfers.

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Beginner Surfing

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Beginner to Intermediate Surfing

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Intermediate to Advanced Surfing

Resort Highlights

Four Seasons Resort Seychelles is the perfect home base for friends and families seeking a retreat. Unwind in elegant accommodations, delight in innovative cuisine and rejuvenate in spa serenity – all while enjoying our heartfelt Four Seasons service.

Family

Our complimentary Kids For All Seasons program is designed to create memorable and educational experiences in a casual, fun environment. While the hub of activity is the children’s centre, kids will quickly realize that the entire beach is their playground.

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Nature & Wildlife

Set among granite boulders and lush forest overlooking the beach and coral reefs, our Resort offers a rich natural setting to explore Seychelles’ unique flora and fauna. Through partnerships with local environmental organizations and our resident marine education specialists, we promote sustainability, education and guest engagement.

FAQ

: More than 15 surf spots in Mahé are accessible from our Resort, ranging from gentle longboard waves to thrilling barrels. Our Tropicsurf guides curate every session to suit conditions and your ability.
: The best time to surf in Mahé is during the southeast monsoon from May to September, offering the most consistent waves. Mahé provides surfable conditions year round, with occasional large cyclone swells from December to March.
: Yes, surfing in Mahé is suitable for anyone ages 5 and over who is comfortable in the ocean. Our instructors adapt every lesson for beginners, intermediates and advanced surfers.
: Because Mahé has a small local surfing community, most surf breaks in Mahé are blissfully empty, offering quiet, exclusive line-ups.
: Tropicsurf boards and equipment are available only under instructor supervision. You may hire boards during our guided Ticket to Ride surf trips.
: You only need to bring swimwear. We provide everything else: surfboards, rash guards, reef boots (if required), towels, sun protection, surf wax and water.

Surfing in Mahé, Seychelles

Top Surf Breaks in Mahé, Seychelles

Surfing Experiences with Tropicsurf

Resort Highlights

FAQ

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