Le Morne is world-famous for two opposite reasons: One Eye, its legendary experts-only wave, and its immense flat-water lagoon, one of the planet's best kitesurfing classrooms. The trade wind blows steadily from May to October (15 – 25 knots almost daily in July – August), the water is thigh-deep for hundreds of metres and the bottom is sand: you couldn't dream of a better place to learn.
School-wise, Le Morne and La Gaulette concentrate a dozen IKO-certified outfits. Expect Rs 3,000 – 4,000 per hour of private tuition, or a discovery package of 6 to 9 hours at Rs 15,000 – 22,000 — the average time to become self-sufficient. Group lessons (2 students per instructor) cut the bill by 30%. Book early in high wind season: July – August sells out weeks ahead. Other spots to progress: Anse La Raie in the north-east, less crowded, and Bel Ombre in the south.
Surfing lives in Tamarin: the bay made famous by the cult film « The Forgotten Island of Santosha » (1974) offers a gentle left ideal for learning when the swell is moderate. The village schools rent foam boards (Rs 500 – 800 per half-day) and offer lessons at Rs 1,500 – 2,000 per hour, gear included. The serious waves — One Eye at Le Morne, Tamarin on big days — are earned over years: never go alone, the reef and currents don't forgive overconfidence.
The basic kit fits in one bag: a UV rash guard (sunlight bounced off the lagoon burns twice), waterproof sunscreen, and neoprene booties against sea urchins when walking out. No wetsuit needed: the water never drops below 23°C. Stand-up paddle, finally, is the perfect plan B for windless days: Rs 400 – 600 for an hour's rental on every tourist lagoon, and the morning glide over the glassy water of Trou d'Eau Douce beats many a meditation session. Local tip: kiters check the wind on Windguru, spot « Le Morne » — 20 knots forecast, and the whole lagoon fills with kites within twenty minutes.