Bernache Surf Guide

Bernache in Mauritius is a fairly exposed reef break that only works when conditions are just right. Summer offers the best conditions for surfing. The best wind direction is from the south southwest. Most of the surf comes fis in the form of windswells and the ideal wave angle is from the northeast. It very rarely gets crowded here. Watch out for reef, sharks, urchins, rips.

Bernache Spot Info

Type:Rating:Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
Reef4inconsistent
27.4°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Bernache:

The best conditions reported for surf at Bernache occur when a Northeast swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the South-southwest.

What's the best time of year to surf Bernache (for consistent clean waves)?

februaryBest Season: winter
The best time of year for surfing Bernache with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter  and most often the month of February. Clean surfable waves are typically found 3% of the time in February while 23% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 74% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
3%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
23%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
74%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Bernache Location Map

Interactive Bernache surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The nearest passenger airport to Bernache is Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International (Plaisance) Airport (MRU) in Mauritius, which is 48 km (30 miles) away (directly). The second closest airport to Bernache is St Denis Gillot (St.-denis) Airport (RUN) in Reunion Island, 248 km (154 miles) away.

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Bernache Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 21:23 Local Time
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7PM10PM1AM4AM
Wave (m)
0.7
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.9
ESE
1
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Period (s) 5 5 5 6
Wind (km/h)
25
25
25
25
Wind State cross cross cross cross

Swell History at Bernache

Surf stats for Bernache, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

Wind History at Bernache

Wind stats for Bernache, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.


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