Three Rocks Surf Guide

Three Rocks in West Reunion is an exposed point break that has reliable surf. Summer offers the best conditions for surfing. The best wind direction is from the east northeast. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the northwest. Rarely crowded here. Hazards include sharks and urchins.

Three Rocks Spot Info

Type:Rating:Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
Point3consistent
27.8°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Three Rocks:

The best conditions reported for surf at Three Rocks occur when a Northwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the East-northeast.

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

januaryBest Season: summer
The best time of year for surfing Three Rocks with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Summer  and most often the month of January. Clean surfable waves are typically found 4% of the time in January while 1% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 95% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
4%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
1%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
95%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Three Rocks Location Map

Interactive Three Rocks 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 Three Rocks is St Denis Gillot (St.-denis) Airport (RUN) in Reunion Island, which is 34 km (21 miles) away (directly). The second closest airport to Three Rocks is St Pierre Pierrefonds (St.-pierre) Airport (ZSE), also in Reunion Island, 38 km (24 miles) away.

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Three Rocks Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
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Swell History at Three Rocks

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

Wind History at Three Rocks

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

Three Rocks Reviews:

Interactive Porthcawl Point location map. View nearby buoy information, live wind conditions and surrounding roads, paths and locations to help find new breaks. Click the buoys or wind icon to view more information.

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Based on 1 vote.
  • Overall:3.0
  • Quality on a good day:3.0
  • Consistency of Surf:4.0
  • Difficulty Level:4.0
  • Crowds:4.0
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