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
CustomizeCustomize this spotSwell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NE (45°)
- Direction range
- 20° - 80°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 3m
- Ideal size
- 2m - 2.6m
- 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 kind of wave is La Bouëlle?
La Bouëlle is a reef break in Le Moule, Guadeloupe, that mostly breaks right.
What swell works best at La Bouëlle?
La Bouëlle picks up swell from the NNE round to the E, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the NE. It starts working at around 1.2m and handles up to about 3m, with the sweet spot around 2 to 2.6m. Period matters too: aim for 14s or longer, as anything under 10s tends to be weak. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.
What wind is offshore at La Bouëlle?
A S wind is dead offshore at La Bouëlle, and anything from the SSE round to the SSW keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 6am to 10am. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.
What tide is best at La Bouëlle?
La Bouëlle is at its best around mid tide, roughly 0.6m to 1.5m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf La Bouëlle?
The most reliable run of swell at La Bouëlle comes Nov to Mar. There's a second window in Sep to Oct too. Winter swells. Strong, punchy, right point.
How cold is the water at La Bouëlle?
The water at La Bouëlle averages around 27°C, so boardshorts or a rashguard will do. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.
Is La Bouëlle good for beginners?
It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 6/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. Expect a moderate crowd (4/10) when it's on. Reef break. Watch for urchins.
How do I get to La Bouëlle?
The nearest airport on our list is PTP, then it's roughly a 30-minute drive. Le Moule area. East coast Grande-Terre.
What other surf spots are near La Bouëlle?
The closest breaks we track are Damencourt (0.2 km), Petit Havre (13 km) and Anse Bertrand (23 km), handy when La Bouëlle isn't working.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Sep, Oct
Winter swells. Strong, punchy, right point.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
Damencourt
🏄 Guadeloupe's busiest • Most consistent • Le Moule hub
Petit Havre
🌊 Guadeloupe's best-known reef • Southern option • Consistent E swells
Anse Bertrand
🇬🇵 Guadeloupe's premier left • Local favorite • Winter perfection
Port Louis
🎲 Fickle but rewarding • Long connecting waves • N swell dependent
La Chapelle
⛪ Guadeloupe's pit machine • Slot tubes • Intermediate-friendly barrels
Bananler
🌋 Black sand beach break • Basse-Terre gem • Volcanic vibes
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