La Digue
Petite Anse
Petite Anse lies on La Digue's southeast coast between Grand Anse and Anse Cocos, and unlike the island's west-coast beaches it has no reef protecting it. The bay opens southeast into open ocean, so swell reaches the sand directly and conditions turn dangerous from May to October.
- Island
- La Digue
- Faces
- southeast
- Calm
- December to March, in the northwest monsoon
- Safety
- May to September, in the southeast trade wind, expect stronger surf and currents on this southeast-facing bay — less suitable for small children or weak swimmers in that period.
- Access
- Trail only from Grand Anse, 10-15 min walk
The only way in is a signposted trail that starts at the end of the Grand Anse road and crosses a headland, about 10 to 15 minutes on foot with no vehicle access. Strong underwater currents make this a beach to look at rather than swim in, so it draws more surfers than swimmers, with March the most consistent month for clean waves. At low tide sand banks appear, and driftwood and trees at the back of the beach give some natural shade.
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