Roches Noires surf forecast

Saint-Gilles-les-Bains · Reunion · Réunion

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Left-hand reef near the Saint-Gilles Black Rocks jetty on the west coast. Popular in winter with a southwest swell and ESE winds; the Réunion shark risk is real, so check local rules.

Break

reef break, lefts; faces SW

Level

intermediate

Best swell

SW

Best wind

ESE (offshore)

Best tide

all tides

Season

Winter (May to September)

Typical size

1-2.5 m

Crowd

medium

Hazards

Sharks; Fire coral; Urchins

Nearby spots

• Saint-Leu, Saint-Leu
• Saint-Pierre, Saint-Pierre

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