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Petit Sancho surfForecast / Mauritius / Mauritius
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Wednesday 20 May 2026 +04Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Today's Petit Sancho sea temperature is
26.7° 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 Tuesday (May 26) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s is also forecast. 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 2.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 7AM. 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+) | 1AM (Tue 26th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 26th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 23rd May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
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 5mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSE 14 | S 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | |
258 | 192 | 130 | 86 | 172 | 337 | 1267 | 1581 | 1597 | 1190 | 775 | 1509 | 1576 | 1197 | 799 | 629 | 439 | 346 | 345 | 186 | 121 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 3:04AM0.66m | 4:38PM0.51m | 3:57AM0.60m | 6:13PM0.49m | 5:15AM0.54m | 8:02PM0.51m | 7:19AM0.51m | 9:07PM0.56m | 9:00AM0.52m | 9:47PM0.60m | 10:01AM0.55m | 10:17PM0.64m | 10:43AM0.57m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:00PM0.28m | 10:05AM0.13m | 9:55PM0.34m | 11:14AM0.20m | 11:25PM0.39m | 12:42PM0.25m | 1:38AM0.38m | 2:07PM0.26m | 3:08AM0.34m | 3:09PM0.26m | 3:59AM0.28m | 3:53PM0.25m | 4:37AM0.22m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 |
 | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | 5:37 |
3 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 |
27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSE 14 | S 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 |
 kJ | 209 | 192 | 130 | 86 | 134 | 273 | 1267 | 1581 | 1597 | 1190 | 775 | 1509 | 1576 | 1197 | 799 | 629 | 439 | 346 | 345 | 186 | 121 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SW 14 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | S 16 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SSE 16 | S 15 | S 16 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 13 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 258 | 122 | 90 | 63 | 172 | 337 | 92 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 314 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 51 | 121 | 127 | 166 | 84 | 138 | 91 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSE 8 | S 11 | SW 14 | E 9 | SW 13 | — | — | S 21 | — | — | — | SW 18 | S 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 13 |
| kJ | 63 | 61 | 60 | 22 | 85 | 127 | 41 | 45 | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | 12 | 122 | 41 | 34 | 75 | 84 | 69 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 4 | SSE 7 | — | SE 8 | S 8 | S 7 | — | — | ESE 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | — | 5 | 21 | — | 15 | 95 | 94 | — | — | 29 | 21 | 48 | 46 | 14 | 23 | 24 | 111 | 77 | 72 | 58 | 61 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 60 | 202 | 47 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 15 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 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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