Aigrettes Right

Aigrettes Right is a right-hand reef break on the island of Réunion, in the Indian Ocean. It’s known as a powerful, quality wave that can produce long, clean right-hand walls when conditions line up.

Quick description

• Wave type: Right-hand reef break
• Location: Réunion Island, Indian Ocean
• Character: Fast, hollow, and sometimes heavy
• Best conditions: Typically works best with a good swell and light offshore winds
• Skill level: Generally intermediate to advanced, due to the reef and power of the wave

What it’s like

Aigrettes Right tends to offer clean, peeling rights over a reef bottom, with sections that can get barrely depending on swell size and tide. Like many reef breaks in Réunion, it can be crowded when on and demands respect because of the shallow reef and strong wave energy.

Things to keep in mind

• Reef hazard: Sharp coral/reef bottom
• Powerful surf: Can hold significant swell
• Local conditions: Tides and wind direction matter a lot
• Safety: Best suited to surfers comfortable with reef breaks