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Mauritius · Agalega Islands

Best beaches in South Island

4 ranked beaches in South Island, Agalega Islands

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in South Island

  1. 1

    Sainte Rita Beach

    Main South Island settlement beach ensuring full island representation.

    7.0
  2. 2

    Sainte Rita Lagoon Beach

    Secondary lagoon beach near settlement, useful but not primary.

    7.0
  3. 3

    South Island East Beach

    Remote east coast stretch grouped correctly as a single beach zone.

    7.0
  4. 4

    South Island West Beach

    Undisturbed west coast with strong geographic continuity.

    7.0

What makes South Island's beaches stand out?

South Island sits in Agalega Islands, Mauritius and is home to 4 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in South Island or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.