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Petit Sancho surfForecast / Mauritius / Mauritius
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Sunday 17 May 2026 +04Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Today's Petit Sancho sea temperature is
26.9° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Petit Sancho this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Petit Sancho in the next 16 days are 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sun 17th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Petit Sancho over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | |
623 | 1194 | 928 | 711 | 569 | 480 | 550 | 503 | 468 | 308 | 248 | 150 | 96 | 86 | 330 | 261 | 454 | 1059 | 961 | 778 | 560 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 1:09PM0.71m | 1:02AM0.81m | 1:53PM0.67m | 1:40AM0.77m | 2:40PM0.62m | 2:20AM0.72m | 3:33PM0.56m | 3:04AM0.66m | 4:38PM0.51m | 3:57AM0.60m | 6:13PM0.49m | 5:15AM0.54m | 8:02PM0.51m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:56PM0.13m | 7:38AM-0.03m | 7:36PM0.17m | 8:22AM0.01m | 8:16PM0.22m | 9:10AM0.07m | 9:00PM0.28m | 10:05AM0.13m | 9:55PM0.34m | 11:14AM0.20m | 11:25PM0.39m | 12:42PM0.25m | 1:38AM0.38m | ||||||||
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 | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — |
3 | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
 kJ | 623 | 1194 | 928 | 711 | 569 | 480 | 550 | 503 | 460 | 308 | 240 | 150 | 96 | 86 | 330 | 261 | 454 | 1059 | 961 | 778 | 560 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | — | ESE 9 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | E 10 | SSE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | E 8 | S 21 |
| kJ | 316 | — | 266 | 239 | 178 | 394 | 223 | 485 | 468 | 289 | 248 | 96 | 40 | 62 | 41 | 198 | 269 | 42 | 40 | 34 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 13 | E 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | E 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | E 9 | E 8 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 121 | 236 | 62 | 263 | 116 | 76 | 72 | 87 | 61 | 66 | 39 | 31 | 31 | 42 | 39 | 35 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | SE 6 |
| kJ | 312 | 299 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 67 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 95 | 75 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 16 | 7 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 47 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 202 | 16 |
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Information about the Petit Sancho Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Petit Sancho provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Petit Sancho can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Petit Sancho surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Petit Sancho) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Petit Sancho may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Petit Sancho is 22 km (14 miles) from the city of Curepipe. If you plan a holiday in Mauritius, look for hotels and other accommodation in Curepipe. Curepipe has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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