La Bouëlle
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.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- NE (45°)
- Direction range
- 20° - 80°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 3m
- Ideal size
- 2.5m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- S (180°)
- Offshore range
- 150° - 210°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
- Optimal range
- 0.6m - 1.5m
Water temp
27°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
4/10
Access: Le Moule area. East coast Grande-Terre.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at La Bouëlle?
La Bouëlle works best on a mid tide, ideally between 0.6m and 1.5m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at La Bouëlle?
Offshore wind at La Bouëlle blows from the S (180°). Anything in the 150° to 210° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at La Bouëlle?
La Bouëlle wants NE swell (20° to 80°) between 1.2m and 3m, with a period of 14s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf La Bouëlle?
The main season at La Bouëlle is Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. A secondary window runs Sep, Oct. Winter swells. Strong, punchy, right point.
How do I get to La Bouëlle?
Fly into PTP, then allow about 30 minutes by road. Le Moule area. East coast Grande-Terre.
What kind of wave is La Bouëlle?
La Bouëlle is a reef break, a right-hander. Difficulty is rated 6/10.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Sep, Oct
Winter swells. Strong, punchy, right point.
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