Anse de Remire
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. When NE swells run along the coast, the sandy bottom produces localized peaks that offer a taste of surf in a country where riding waves is still a novelty. The nearby restaurants and infrastructure make it an easy session.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- NE (45°)
- Direction range
- 10° - 80°
- Size range
- 0.8m - 2m
- Ideal size
- 1.6m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 12s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SW (225°)
- Offshore range
- 190° - 260°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid to high
- Optimal range
- 0.5m - 1.8m
Water temp
27°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
3/10
Crowd level
2/10
Access: Remire-Montjoly suburb of Cayenne. Easy access.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Anse de Remire?
Anse de Remire works best on a mid to high tide, ideally between 0.5m and 1.8m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at Anse de Remire?
Offshore wind at Anse de Remire blows from the SW (225°). Anything in the 190° to 260° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Anse de Remire?
Anse de Remire wants NE swell (10° to 80°) between 0.8m and 2m, with a period of 12s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Anse de Remire?
The main season at Anse de Remire is Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr. NE swell season. Exposed beach near Cayenne.
How do I get to Anse de Remire?
Fly into CAY, then allow about 15 minutes by road. Remire-Montjoly suburb of Cayenne. Easy access.
What kind of wave is Anse de Remire?
Anse de Remire is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 3/10.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
NE swell season. Exposed beach near Cayenne.