Pointe Camille

Pointe Camille (La Digue, Seychelles) is a scenic reef break on the island’s southwest coast, known more for its beauty and tropical setting than for heavy, consistent surf.

Quick description

• Type of wave: reef break, generally small to medium-sized
• Best for: intermediate to advanced surfers, especially when conditions line up
• Wave character: clean, fast, and sectiony rather than long and mellow
• Swell exposure: works best with southwest swells
• Wind: prefers light or offshore winds; trade winds can make it messy
• Tide: can be tide-sensitive depending on the section of reef

Conditions and vibe

Pointe Camille is typically a pretty uncrowded, tropical reef surf spot with clear water and a dramatic island backdrop. Because La Digue doesn’t get huge, reliable surf very often, the spot is usually worth checking when the swell is up rather than being a guaranteed daily wave.

What to expect

• Shorter rides compared with point breaks or beach breaks
• A reef bottom, so reef booties and caution are sensible
• More punchy and hollow sections when the swell is solid
• Potentially tricky entry/exit depending on reef and tide

Best time to surf

Seychelles surfing is generally best during the Austral winter and transition seasons, when southwest swell pulses are more likely. Pointe Camille usually comes alive when a decent swell wraps into the island and the wind stays favorable.