Pelle à Tarte
Pelle à Tarte is Martinique's most spectacular wave—an imposing, hollow reef break on the Caravelle Peninsula that demands respect. The wave produces thick, tubular barrels that spit and thunder, reserved for experienced surfers who can handle the power and shallow reef. French Caribbean perfection.
Today's Conditions
Location & Conditions
Tide Times
Strike Score Breakdown
Location & Conditions
Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- N (350°)
- Direction range
- 320° - 20°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 3m
- Ideal size
- 2.5m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SW (225°)
- Offshore range
- 190° - 260°
- Best window
- morning
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
- Optimal range
- 0.6m - 1.5m
Water temp
27°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
8/10
Crowd level
3/10
Access: Caravelle Peninsula east coast.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Sep, Oct
Winter swells. Imposing, hollow, tubular.
Getting There
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