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Mauritius weather: transition to cold front and high winds

Overview

By late August 2026, Mauritius transitioned from unsettled weather driven by an instability line to a more significant weather shift. Throughout mid-August, the island experienced intermittent rain, wind gusts up to 50 km/h, and fog in higher elevations. Sea conditions remained hazardous, with swells of 3 to 3.5 meters beyond the reefs prompting authorities to advise against lagoon activities in the east, south, and west. A major weather shift intensified as a cold front and a strong anticyclone approached from the southwest. On August 27, the Mauritius Meteorological Services issued a Strong Wind and Heavy Swell Warning, effective from Friday, August 28, through Sunday, August 30. Forecasts indicated southeastern winds with mean speeds of 45 km/h and gusts up to 90 km/h, alongside high-energy swells between 4 and 6 meters that threatened tidal surges and coastal inundations.

In mid-September, the weather remained dominated by a powerful anticyclone located southwest or south-southeast of the Mascarene Islands. This system brought cooler temperatures and moderate trade winds. By September 29, clouds from the east brought morning showers to the central plateau and the eastern half of the island, with fog expected in high-altitude areas. While skies were predicted to clear for a sunny afternoon, the sea remained rough with southwest swells of approximately 2.5 meters, making high-seas activities strongly discouraged.

By October 13, an anticyclone south of the Mascarenes continued to cause cloudy and windy weather. Morning showers were reported in the south, east, and central plateau, with clearing expected in the afternoon. Winds blew from the east-south-east at 20-30 km/h, with gusts reaching up to 60 km/h in exposed areas. High seas with waves of approximately 2.50 meters led to continued warnings against venturing out to sea. Temperatures ranged from 22-24°C in the central plateau to 26-29°C in coastal regions.

Entities

Mauritius · Vacoas meteorological station · Mauritius Meteorological Services · Météo-France · Mascarene Islands

Timeline

  1. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Weather updates for Haiti and Mauritius

    Haiti faces heat and thunderstorms across several departments, while Mauritius experiences windy, cloudy weather and high seas due to an anticyclone.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Mauritius weather: showers and heavy swells expected

    Mauritius faces intermittent showers and heavy swells due to a strong anticyclone, with warnings issued for coastal flooding and dangerous sea conditions.

  3. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Mauritius weather alert: High swells and strong winds

    Mauritius faces windy, cooler weather and heavy swells of up to 4 meters due to an anticyclone, with risks of coastal flooding and high wind gusts through September 17.

  4. [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
    Mauritius issued strong wind and heavy swell warnings

    Mauritius is under a strong wind and heavy swell warning through August 30, with gusts up to 90 km/h and 4-6 meter swells threatening coastal areas with potential flooding.

  5. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Guadeloupe and Mauritius experience varied tropical weather patterns

    Guadeloupe has lifted weather alerts following a tropical wave that brought heavy lightning and rain, while Mauritius faces intermittent showers and rough seas due to a humid air current.

  6. [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Mauritius weather: wind gusts and rough seas reported

    Mauritius faces occasional rain showers, wind gusts up to 50 km/h, and rough seas with swells of 3 meters, prompting warnings against lagoon activities in several regions.

  7. [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Weather updates for Mauritius and Réunion show rain and swells

    Mauritius faces intermittent rain and 3-meter swells, while Réunion receives significant rainfall that exceeds monthly averages, providing relief from a recent drought.

  8. [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Mauritius braces for moderate rain and gusty winds as nearby anticyclone intensifies

    An anticyclone near the Mascarenes brings moderate rain, fog and gusts up to 60 km/h to Mauritius, with rough seas and temperatures 21‑27 °C.

  9. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Mauritius experiences strong gusts and showers as anticyclone moves nearby

    An anticyclone south of the Mascarene Islands brings east winds up to 60 km/h, showers, fog and 3 m swells to Mauritius on 3 Aug 2026, with temperatures 22‑28 °C and warnings for offshore activities.

  10. [HEALTH] 6 sources
    Porreres, Mauritius experiences clear skies and heat up to 37 °C on July 8

    Porreres, Mauritius, saw clear skies on 8 July 2026 with temperatures between 22 °C and 37 °C, low humidity, winds up to 38 km/h, and no rain expected.

Sources

1001infos.net · defimedia.info · ipreunion.com · lemaroc360.com · letelegramme.com · maurice-info.mu · news.televizyonlakay.com · startup.mandiner.hu · stmartinweek.fr · tntvnews.pf · wazaa.mu · zinfos974.com

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