D'Arros Island

D'Arros Island is a small, elongated atoll in the Seychelles featuring a protected lagoon surrounded by a shallow reef system and sandy beach perimeter. The island's northeast-to-southwest orientation creates a constrained kitesurfing environment with limited water fetch. The lagoon interior provides relatively flat water with depths varying from shallow near the reef edge to slightly deeper in the central channel. Wind reliability of 41% indicates inconsistent conditions typical of tropical locations. The prevailing northeast trade winds suggest northwest to north side-shore conditions as optimal. Average wave heights of 1.29m are modest, primarily swell-driven from the open ocean beyond the reef. This spot suits intermediate kiters seeking protected lagoon conditions with reduced wave exposure. Key considerations include navigating the narrow operational area within the lagoon, avoiding the reef perimeter during low tide, monitoring tidal currents that can affect stability, and maintaining awareness of the island's eastern rocky sections. Access and exit points are limited to designated beach areas. Water temperatures around 27°C require minimal protection.