Grande Anse (Mahe) Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Seychelles – Mahe)
| Name: | Grande Anse (Mahe) |
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| Type: | beach and reef |
| Reliability: | inconsistent |
| Best Swell: S | Offshore Wind: NNE |
Grande Anse(Mahe) in Mahe is a fairly exposed beach and reef break that does not work very often. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. Offshore winds are from the north northeast. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the south. The beach break provides left and right handers as well as a right hand reef break.. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Submerged rocks are a hazard.
Overall Grande Anse (Mahe) Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Grande Anse (Mahe) surf quality by season and Grande Anse (Mahe) surf quality by month.
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Use this relief map to navigate to Seychelles - Mahe surf breaks and tide stations that are in the area of Grande Anse (Mahe)
Visitor Reviews of Grande Anse (Mahe) |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Grande Anse (Mahe):(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Anse Poules Bleues | 5 mi |
| Second closest break | Anse Gaulette | 6 mi |
| Third closest break | La Passe | 7 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Carana | 8 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Anse Bougainville | 9 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Grande Anse (Mahe): |
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| Closest wave buoy | Nice Buoy | 4464 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Lion Buoy | 4549 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Sandettie Buoy | 5014 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | East Anglia 3 Buoy | 5055 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Greenwich Buoy | 5059 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Grande Anse (Mahe): |
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| Closest tide station | Durban, South Africa | 2360 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Port Refuge, Cocos Islands | 2876 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Christmas Island, Australia | 3464 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Heard Island, Antarctica | 3495 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Withnell Point, Australia | 4075 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Grande Anse (Mahe): |
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| Closest ski area | Afri-Ski (Lesotho) | 2420 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Sepidan Ski Resort (Iran (Islamic Republic of)) | 2429 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Pooladkaf Ski Resort (Iran (Islamic Republic of)) | 2434 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Pooladkaf Ski Resort (Iran (Islamic Republic of)) | 2434 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Pooladkaf Ski Resort (Iran (Islamic Republic of)) | 2434 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Grande Anse (Mahe): |
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| Closest city location | Victoria (Seychelles) | 3 mi |
| Second closest city location | Porte Sainte Rita (Mauritius) | 411 mi |
| Third closest city location | Daris (Somalia) | 556 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Antsiranana (Madagascar) | 673 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Ajavibe (Madagascar) | 679 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Grande Anse (Mahe) is Seychelles International (Mahe) Airport (SEZ) in Seychelles, which is 8 km (5 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Grande Anse (Mahe) is Praslin Airport (PRI), also in Seychelles, 48 km (30 miles) away.
