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Petit Sancho surfForecast / Mauritius / Mauritius
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Tuesday 12 May 2026 +04Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Today's Petit Sancho sea temperature is
27.1° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Petit Sancho this week:
The surf forecast for Petit Sancho over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Petit Sancho in the next 16 days are 1.6m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 20th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 20th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 16th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Petit Sancho over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tue 19 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SW 20 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 11 | |
172 | 177 | 202 | 259 | 229 | 246 | 1062 | 864 | 767 | 1537 | 1326 | 984 | 825 | 706 | 1164 | 1094 | 711 | 569 | 356 | 300 | 656 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 10:10AM0.64m | 10:35PM0.74m | 10:57AM0.69m | 11:11PM0.79m | 11:41AM0.72m | 11:47PM0.82m | 12:25PM0.72m | 00:24AM0.82m | 1:09PM0.71m | 1:02AM0.81m | 1:53PM0.67m | 1:40AM0.77m | 2:40PM0.62m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:14AM0.21m | 4:18PM0.15m | 4:55AM0.12m | 4:58PM0.12m | 5:34AM0.05m | 5:38PM0.11m | 6:14AM-0.00m | 6:17PM0.11m | 6:55AM-0.03m | 6:56PM0.13m | 7:38AM-0.03m | 7:36PM0.17m | 8:22AM0.01m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — |
 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:38 |
— | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 |
24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | E 11 | ESE 11 |
 kJ | 171 | 167 | 89 | 87 | 141 | 245 | 1062 | 864 | 767 | 1537 | 1326 | 984 | 825 | 706 | 1164 | 1094 | 711 | 569 | 336 | 238 | 656 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SW 20 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SSW 20 | SW 14 | — | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | S 15 | S 14 | E 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 86 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 246 | 6 | 5 | 38 | 304 | — | — | 179 | 114 | 253 | 232 | 4 | 16 | 227 | 223 | 212 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | WSW 9 | SW 9 | SSE 9 | — | — | SE 11 | — | — | — | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | S 14 | S 13 | SW 16 | S 16 |
| kJ | 39 | 27 | 16 | 9 | 3 | 16 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | 151 | 106 | 60 | — | — | 15 | 14 | 40 | 43 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — |
| kJ | 172 | 177 | 202 | 259 | 229 | 190 | 207 | 228 | 330 | 284 | 252 | 262 | — | — | — | — | 269 | 489 | 356 | 300 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 230 | 18 | 202 | 202 | 202 | 202 | 18 | 230 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 7 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 47 | 47 | 15 | 15 |
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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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