Since February 2025, something special has been happening at our shop on Royal Road, La Gaulette. Down South Surf Shop and Santosha Surfboards are now operating out of the same building — and for surfers in Mauritius, that means access to something that's been missing from the local scene for a long time: a proper custom surfboard shaping operation, right here on the island.
It's the kind of partnership that makes sense on every level. Two businesses built around the same passion, sharing the same space, serving the same community. If you've been into the shop recently, you've probably already noticed the boards.
A Board Built for You, Built Here
There's a reason surfers who've ridden a custom board rarely go back to buying off the rack. A custom surfboard is shaped specifically for you — your height, your weight, your style of surfing, the waves you ride most. It's not a compromise. It's exactly what you need.
With Santosha Surfboards now on site, that process is more accessible than ever for surfers in Mauritius. You don't need to wait months for a board to ship from overseas, pay import duties, or take a gamble on dimensions that might not suit you. You come in, have a conversation, and work with people who understand both the craft of shaping and the specific conditions you'll be surfing here.
Mauritius has its own character — fast, hollow reef breaks that reward boards with the right rocker and foil, mellower spots that suit something with a bit more volume. A shaper who knows these waves is an asset that no online order can replicate.
Whether you're after a high-performance shortboard for the more serious spots, a mid-length for those smaller, fun days, or something entirely specific to how you surf, the conversation starts at the shop. Come in, talk to us, and we'll get the process going.
Ding Repair — Drop It Off, We'll Handle the Rest
Dings happen. A reef, a fin, a clumsy moment in the car park — it doesn't take much to put a board out of action. Left untreated, even a small ding can lead to water ingress and serious damage to the foam core.
The good news is that getting your board repaired is now straightforward. Drop your board off at Down South Surf Shop in La Gaulette, and Santosha will take it from there. They'll assess the damage, get in touch with you directly to discuss the repair, and let you know when it's ready for collection — all through the shop. No need to track down a repairer, no uncertainty about who's handling your board.
It's a simple process designed to keep you in the water with as little hassle as possible.
Come and See Us
Down South Surf Shop is located on Royal Road, La Gaulette, on the west coast of Mauritius — one of the island's premier surf and kite spots. Whether you're coming in to talk custom boards, drop off a repair, or just browse the latest gear, you'll find us there.
We stock a full range of Surfboards, Surf Accessories, Fins, and everything else you need to get in the water. And now, with Santosha Surfboards under the same roof, we can offer something no other shop in Mauritius can.
Come in and see what we're building.