Indian Ocean, Mauritius
A heavy left-handed reef break in the Indian Ocean - experts only.
| Wave height | 5.1 ft (4-6 ft) |
| Swell period | 10 sec |
| Swell direction | 198° |
| Wind | NE offshore 2.0 kt |
| Tide | mid / optimal |
| Surf score | 77 / 100 |
One Eye is a left-handed reef break on the coast of Le Morne Mauritius, Mauritius. On the right day, the ideal swell window runs from SSE–SSW (160–210°); groundswell with periods around 10–16s gives it the most shape; the wave is comfortably workable up to roughly 15 ft on the face. Best winds are N or NE, with NW or E still rideable. The wave is highly tide-sensitive - a small change in tide height can switch it on or off. The sweet spot in our data sits between roughly 0.4 m and 1.4 m of tide height. It is a relatively fickle wave that only really lights up on the right combination of swell, wind, and tide. Expect warm, boardshort-friendly water. Expect a moderate crowd, especially on the best days. Logistically, it is about 85 minutes from MRU airport. This is an expert-only wave; it is heavy, hollow, and unforgiving, and the consequences of a bad wipeout are real. Board-wise, locals lean on step-up / reef board.
The best window is typically May–Oct, when swells from SSE–SSW (160–210°) are most consistent.
In our data the spot is workable up to roughly 15 ft on the face on the right swell and wind, beyond which it usually becomes unmanageable or closes out.
No - this is an expert-only wave and is not appropriate for learners under any conditions.