La Chapelle
La Chapelle (also known as Plombier) is Guadeloupe's pit machine—a reef break that produces slot-like tubes makeable for intermediate surfers when winter swells arrive. The wave offers a step up in intensity from nearby breaks while remaining accessible to competent surfers.
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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 to high
- Optimal range
- 0.6m - 1.8m
Water temp
27°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
4/10
Access: Northern Grande-Terre. Near Anse Bertrand.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at La Chapelle?
La Chapelle works best on a mid to high tide, ideally between 0.6m and 1.8m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at La Chapelle?
Offshore wind at La Chapelle 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 Chapelle?
La Chapelle 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 Chapelle?
The main season at La Chapelle is Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. A secondary window runs Sep, Oct. Winter swells. Pit machine in winter.
How do I get to La Chapelle?
Fly into PTP, then allow about 40 minutes by road. Northern Grande-Terre. Near Anse Bertrand.
What kind of wave is La Chapelle?
La Chapelle is a reef break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 6/10.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Sep, Oct
Winter swells. Pit machine in winter.
Getting There
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