Surfing Anse de Remire: The Complete Guide

Anse de Remire is a sandy-bottom beach break located in Remire-Montjoly, French Guiana, offering both lefts and rights along the Caribbean's tropical waters. Anse de Remire is an exposed beach break in the Remire-Montjoly suburb of Cayenne, making it the most accessible surf spot in French Guiana. Rated as beginner-friendly difficulty with uncrowded conditions, this beach break is a worthy destination for surfers looking beyond the usual suspects.

Best Conditions

Swell Direction: The ideal swell direction is NE (45°), with workable conditions from N to E (10°–80°). Swells outside this window will either miss the break or produce disorganized waves.

Swell Size: Anse de Remire needs a minimum of 0.8m / 3ft to start working and handles swells up to 2m / 7ft before conditions deteriorate.

Swell Period: Look for a swell period of at least 8 seconds, with 12 seconds being the sweet spot. Longer periods deliver more organized, powerful waves with better shape.

Wind: True offshore here blows from the SW (225°). The full offshore range spans S to W (190°–260°). Glassy conditions under 4km/h from any direction also produce excellent surf. Plan for early morning dawn patrol sessions.

Tide: This spot works best at mid to high tide. Optimal tide range is 0.5m–1.8m.

When to Go

Primary Season: The prime window at Anse de Remire runs November, December, January, February, March, April (Nov–Apr). This is when swell consistency and direction align most reliably with the break.

Season Notes: NE swell season. Exposed beach near Cayenne.

Water Temperature: Expect water temperatures around 27°C / 81°F. Boardshorts or a thin rashguard are all you need.

Getting There

The nearest airport is CAY, just a quick 15-minute drive from the break.

Access: Remire-Montjoly suburb of Cayenne. Easy access.

Hazards & Tips

Known Hazards:

🌀 Strong rips — Dangerous currents

Exposed beach break. Localized conditions.

Safety Tips:

Study the currents before paddling out. Know your exit strategy

Skill Level: This spot is rated beginner-friendly (3/10). Crowd Level: Typically uncrowded (2/10).

Check the Live Forecast

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Don't leave your next surf trip to chance. Let the data tell you when Anse de Remire is firing.

*Conditions data sourced from Strike Mission's verified spot database.*