Surf spot

les aviateurs

Forecast conditions and map view for les aviateurs in Mayotte. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Mayotte
Coordinates: -12.8111, 45.2930

Metric
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Wave direction	NE	ENE	NE	NE	ENE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	ENE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	ENE	SSE	SSE	SSE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	SSE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE
Wave period (s)	5.1	5	4.9	5	5.2	5.1	5.1	5.1	5	5	4.8	4.8	4.8	4.8	4.9	5.2	5.2	5.2	4.8	5	5.7	5.4	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.5	5.6	5.2	5.3	5.5	5.4	5.5	5.7	5.8	5.8	5.7	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.6	5.7	5.8	5.8	5.7	5.5	5.4	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.6	5.7	5.7	5.6	5.5	5.4
Wave energy (kJ)	25	22	18	20	20	20	20	17	16	14	11	10	10	10	10	12	12	12	10	10	15	16	18	18	19	19	25	31	40	50	57	56	55	59	66	72	74	64	58	52	53	50	51	58	65	64	54	46	40	35	38	42	46	49	47	41
Wind speed (km/h)	19.8	3.3	11.3	10.4	15.6	17.3	17.1	14	11.5	17.7	16.3	9.5	6.1	3.7	9.1	6.2	12.1	7.4	7.2	5.4	6.6	10	8.1	11	10.8	7.8	4.1	5.4	12.2	8.1	3.9	7.3	10.1	7	0.8	14.3	15.3	8.4	9.7	8.5	7.2	10.1	16.9	6.2	20.2	19.5	16.8	14.4	12.9	8.9	4.3	5.4	9.1	4.7	2.6	7.1
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Les Aviateurs is a surf spot in Mayotte on the island’s reef-fringed lagoon coastline, known for powerful tropical reef waves rather than mellow beach-break surfing. It’s a localized, exposed reef break that can deliver fast, hollow sections when the right swell and wind line up.

What it’s like

Wave type: reef break
Best on: consistent swell with light offshore winds
Quality: can be very good when conditions are clean
Style: punchy, short-to-medium rides, often with a steep takeoff
Power: can get heavy and technical because of the reef underneath

Conditions and hazards

The spot is over a shallow coral reef, so it’s not beginner-friendly
Access and paddling can depend a lot on tide and swell angle
Sharp reef, strong currents, and localized etiquette are important
Like many Mayotte spots, conditions can change quickly with wind and tide

Best suited for

Intermediate to advanced surfers
People comfortable with reef surfing
Surfers who can handle a fast takeoff and shallow water

Overall vibe

Les Aviateurs is the kind of spot that can feel remote, raw, and rewarding—a proper Indian Ocean reef wave with a tropical setting. When it fires, it’s the kind of place surfers remember for its speed and precision.