Petit Havre
Petit Havre is one of Guadeloupe's best-known reef breaks—a consistent spot near Sainte-Anne on southern Grande-Terre. The wave attracts surfers from across the island and delivers reliable surf when E swells are running.
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Spot Details
CustomizeCustomize this spotSwell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- E (90°)
- Direction range
- 60° - 120°
- Size range
- 0.8m - 2m
- Ideal size
- 1.3m - 1.7m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- W (270°)
- Offshore range
- 240° - 300°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
- Optimal range
- 0.6m - 1.5m
Water temp
27°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
4/10
Access: South Grande-Terre. Near Sainte-Anne.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Petit Havre?
Petit Havre is a reef break in Sainte-Anne, Guadeloupe, with peaks that run both left and right.
What swell works best at Petit Havre?
Petit Havre picks up swell from the ENE round to the ESE, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the E. It starts working at around 0.8m and handles up to about 2m, with the sweet spot around 1.3 to 1.7m. 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 Petit Havre?
A W wind is dead offshore at Petit Havre, and anything from the WSW round to the WNW 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 Petit Havre?
Petit Havre 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 Petit Havre?
The most reliable run of swell at Petit Havre comes Nov to Mar. There's a second window in Sep to Oct too. Best-known reef of Guadeloupe.
How cold is the water at Petit Havre?
The water at Petit Havre 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 Petit Havre good for beginners?
It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 5/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. Expect a moderate crowd (4/10) when it's on. Best-known reef of Guadeloupe.
How do I get to Petit Havre?
The nearest airport on our list is PTP, then it's roughly a 30-minute drive. South Grande-Terre. Near Sainte-Anne.
What other surf spots are near Petit Havre?
The closest breaks we track are La Bouëlle (13 km), Damencourt (13 km) and Bananler (28 km), handy when Petit Havre isn't working.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Sep, Oct
Best-known reef of Guadeloupe.
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