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La Bouëlle is Guadeloupe's premier wave—a strong, punchy right-hand reef break near Le Moule on Grande-Terre's east coast. The wave offers long rides with hollow sections, and on smaller days can produce dreamy walls reminiscent of Noosa. French Caribbean surfing at its finest.
🇬🇵 Guadeloupe's best • Punchy right reef • French Caribbean quality
Works best with swells from 45° (NE). Workable range: 20°-80°.
Ideal size: 2.1m. Too small below 1.2m, too big (closeout) above 3m.
Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
Offshore wind from 180° (S). Offshore range: 150°-210°. Best window: morning.
Winter swells. Strong, punchy, right point.
Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
Anse Bertrand is Guadeloupe's world-class left—a long, walling wave that peels along the reef on the north tip of Grande-Terre. A local favorite that comes alive from December to April, this wave draws surfers from across the French Caribbean when winter swells arrive.
🇬🇵 Guadeloupe's premier left • Local favorite • Winter perfection
Ideal size: 1.9m. Too small below 1.2m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
Offshore wind from 225° (SW). Offshore range: 190°-260°. Best window: morning.
Winter swells. World-class left. Local favorite.
Local favorite. Works December to April.
North Grande-Terre. Guadeloupe surf hub.
La Chapelle (also known as Plombier) is Guadeloupe's pit machine—a reef break that produces slot-like tubes makeable for intermediate surfers when winter swells arrive. The wave offers a step up in intensity from nearby breaks while remaining accessible to competent surfers.
⛪ Guadeloupe's pit machine • Slot tubes • Intermediate-friendly barrels
Northern Grande-Terre. Near Anse Bertrand.
Damencourt is Guadeloupe's most popular surf spot—a consistent reef break near Le Moule that picks up more swell than most spots on the island. The crowd can be heavy, but the wave delivers reliable surf throughout the winter season.
🏄 Guadeloupe's busiest • Most consistent • Le Moule hub
Ideal size: 1.6m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
Most popular in Guadeloupe due to consistent swells.
Le Moule area. Guadeloupe's busiest break.
Port Louis is a fickle but rewarding Guadeloupe reef break—when conditions align, it produces very long waves that connect through multiple sections. Worth checking when N swells are running and trades are light.
🎲 Fickle but rewarding • Long connecting waves • N swell dependent
Works best with swells from 350° (N). Workable range: 320°-20°.
Offshore wind from 90° (E). Offshore range: 60°-120°. Best window: morning.
North Grande-Terre. Fickle but rewarding.
Petit Havre is one of Guadeloupe's best-known reef breaks—a consistent spot near Sainte-Anne on southern Grande-Terre. The wave attracts surfers from across the island and delivers reliable surf when E swells are running.
🌊 Guadeloupe's best-known reef • Southern option • Consistent E swells
Works best with swells from 90° (E). Workable range: 60°-120°.
Ideal size: 1.4m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 2m.
Offshore wind from 270° (W). Offshore range: 240°-300°. Best window: morning.
Bananler is a rare Basse-Terre surf spot—a black sand beach break that catches SE swells on Guadeloupe's volcanic island. The mellow vibe and unique volcanic setting make this worth exploring when conditions align.
🌋 Black sand beach break • Basse-Terre gem • Volcanic vibes
Works best with swells from 135° (SE). Workable range: 100°-170°.
Ideal size: 1.3m. Too small below 0.6m, too big (closeout) above 2m.
Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 12s+ (long-period groundswell).
Offshore wind from 315° (NW). Offshore range: 280°-350°. Best window: morning.
Rare, Bass ferrai, sandy must busy. Black sand, multy bus.
Rare basis ferrai spot. Black sand, multy bus.