Anse Charpentier
Anse Charpentier offers a more authentic Martinique surf experience—less crowded than the Caravelle Peninsula spots with a stronger local vibe. The reef break produces quality waves in a beautiful setting, north of the main surf zone.
Today's Conditions
Location & Conditions
Tide Times
Strike Score Breakdown
Location & Conditions
Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NE (45°)
- Direction range
- 20° - 80°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 2.2m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- W (270°)
- Offshore range
- 240° - 300°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
- Optimal range
- 0.6m - 1.5m
Water temp
27°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
3/10
Access: North of Tartane. More authentic local vibe.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Sep, Oct
More authentic, less crowded than Caravelle. Quality right left.
Getting There
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