By Anonymous , 28-07-2009

Correctif - Christo (F195)

By Anonymous , 28-07-2009

Etang Salé, Saint Leu - Magnifique au Brisant, gauche facile; 3 attaques de requins à Etang Salé. Alternative, Saint Leu à Marée basse et montante, une attaque à la Pointe au Sel. Pierre, Mickey Rat, vous accueillera chaleureusement, Jean Yves au Dodo Spot est super conciliant- Chisto

By kafeene@gmail.com , 12-03-2007

great beach - I used to live right on that beach. If you look on the picture (the only one, #1) the farthest break at the top right is what you're looking for. Its a left to right if you're looking from the beach, a right to left if you are riding it. The waves are created from the huge coral reef which protects the nearby harbor. The spot is a good 80 meters to paddle out to, and you need to pass strong current zone. Sharks are a problem here, with a nice long history of encounters. The spot is great but can be dangerous if you do not know what you are doing. There are also two beach-breaks on the beach. One is with really small waves, good for beginners and another one if practically un-surfable, with breaks of 6+ meters really close to shore, the wave breaks practically on the beach. All in all if you feel like taking the risks with the reef and sharks, you will have a good session here.

By lindo , 25-07-2006

sick waves - i'm on réunion island right now an i was bodybording at étang salle reef yesterday, its a really good spot an definetly worth a go..i didnt see any sharks an had no problems with the reef

By anonymous , 19-12-2005

interesting wave - yes, a good wave that can be long but capricious regarding the wind... and there was a shark attack that killed someguy in the pass...

By the hunt , 13-12-2005

eppic - i surfed there on the spot called "les brisants " during july and september in 1995 , it can really handle big swell , much more than st leu . its underestimated wave that can be very hollow long and powerfull .special mention for the last bowl wich ends in a about 50 or 80 meters deep chanel wich means its natural ideal home for our toothy friends .
the shorebreak is kind of enormous close out barrel , often death scene for unlucky week enders ;truly brutal , for sado maso only ;
a spot for power lovers, most of times uncrowded cause of hazards