Anse Royale is the second most popular as well as the longest beach of Mahé and it is considered more or less a stable beach and is well protected by a fringing reef from powerful waves. It is very good for swimming at high tide but not during low tide. The beach experiences choppy seas during the southeast trade wind season from May to October but has very calm conditions during the northwest monsoon. The small Ile Souris (Mouse Island) on the north side is within swimming distance and offers good snorkelling. On weekends Anse Royale is a very lively beach where many locals meet up for picnics and beach sports.