Paddle across the calm, turquoise lagoons of the west coast: the best spots, skill levels, ideal season and rental options for paddleboarding in Mauritius.
Stand up paddleboarding in Mauritius can be enjoyed all year round on shallow lagoons protected by the coral reef. Beginners and experienced paddlers alike can enjoy everything from a peaceful outing to catching waves with a paddle. The west coast, around Tamarin and Rivière Noire, is home to some of the island’s most beautiful spots. Here is where to paddle, what skill level you need, the best conditions and how to rent your board for a successful session, from our residence worthy of a 5-star hotel perched above the lagoon.
Mauritius has earned its reputation among stand up paddleboarding enthusiasts thanks to its lagoons enclosed by coral reefs, which provide flat, warm and shallow waters. According to Figaro Nautisme, this reef protects each bay around the island and creates ideal stretches of water for paddling, whatever your skill level. This means you can get started without hesitation, even on your first SUP outing.
Paddleboarding also comes in several forms: peaceful lagoon tours, surf paddleboarding for catching waves with a paddle, or paddling upriver through the mangroves. This variety appeals to both families and experienced athletes. And because the water remains pleasantly warm for much of the year, a day spent on a paddleboard quickly becomes a pure pleasure.
If it is your first time on a stand up paddleboard, head out early in the morning: the lagoon is then as smooth as a mirror and the wind is still gentle. This is also when dolphins often swim along the west coast, sometimes just a few metres from your board. Our concierge team will be happy to arrange a guided outing at sunrise, with fins and a mask in your bag so you can follow it up with a snorkelling or diving session.
The best paddleboarding spots in Mauritius are concentrated along the west coast and in a few sheltered bays elsewhere on the island. All benefit from protected lagoons, making them ideal for confident paddling. Here are the places to know before choosing your board:
From Legend Hill, perched in Rivière Noire, and its apartments for rent in Mauritius, most of these spots can be reached in a short time, in a region that is also highly popular for kitesurfing and surfing.
A successful stand up paddle session comes down to three things: choosing the right time, taking a few safety precautions and having the right equipment. The activity is accessible from a young age, as the Mauritian lagoon is shallow and has no strong currents, making it forgiving for beginners. One to two hours is generally enough to learn how to stand on the board and move forward with the paddle.
When it comes to safety, a few simple precautions will help keep your paddleboarding outing safe:
Board rental is readily available from watersports schools and clubs along the west coast. Prices mainly depend on the rental duration, from an hour to half a day, and a guide can accompany you during your first paddle strokes.
The secret to a great session is to set off early and let the lagoon carry you rather than fighting against the wind.
Dreaming of taking your board onto a turquoise lagoon at sunrise? At Legend Hill, our concierge team can arrange your stand up paddleboarding session and book your watersports activities, from catamaran trips to diving, throughout your holiday on the west coast.
Fancy a paddle session at first light?
Method: the choice of spots and the protective role of the coral reef were cross-checked with the Figaro Nautisme ranking, access to Île aux Bénitiers was verified with the Mauritian tourism board, and the safety advice follows the Mauritius Meteorological Services bulletins, all supplemented by the Legend Hill team's own knowledge of the west coast, verified in August 2026. Wind and swell conditions change from one hour to the next: ask our concierge team before setting off.
Avi Rumjansing entered Mauritian hospitality in 2002 as a cashier at Indian Resort. Twenty years later, after Les Pavillons, the Mövenpick and fifteen years at Aanari Hotel & Spa as Front Office then Operations Manager, he runs the front desk at Legend Hill. He holds a BSc in Management from the Open University of Mauritius, and he is the one guests ask when to set off for the tea route.
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