La Digue
Anse Patates
Anse Patates sits at the northernmost tip of La Digue, next to the Patatran Hotel, a small beach about 60 by 5 metres with no reef offshore. It faces west into the same sheltered quadrant as neighbouring Anse Sévère, calm through the May–September trade winds and exposed to swell when the wind turns northwest from November to March.
- Island
- La Digue
- Faces
- northwest
- Calm
- May to September, in the southeast trade wind
- Safety
- December to March, in the northwest monsoon, expect stronger surf and currents on this northwest-facing bay — less suitable for small children or weak swimmers in that period.
- Access
- Bike or car from La Passe, free parking
It's a short bike or car ride from La Passe, with free parking and no entrance fee. Without a reef to break it, the water deepens quickly and currents strengthen away from shore, so supervision is advised. At low tide, sharp rocks and coral growths are exposed near the shoreline, making entry trickier than at high tide. Facing west, it's a good spot to watch the sunset, roughly 17:30 to 18:00, and dolphins are occasionally seen passing by.
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