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.
Petit Havre surf forecast
Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.
Today's Conditions
Find FlightsLocation & Conditions
Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows
Tide times today
Strike Score Breakdown
Plan Your Strike
Return flights to PTP, departing today with a 5-day trip window.
Search Flights on SkyscannerLocation & Conditions
Know when Caribbean is about to fire
Get the best strike windows in Caribbean — and worldwide — in your inbox every Monday & Thursday. Live Strike Scores, the swell behind them, zero fluff.
Vous préférez le français ? Recevez le Strike Report en français, gratuitement →
Get the full Petit Havre trip window
Pro unlocks the 10-day forecast window, unlimited alerts, and custom spot tracking that help turn a good-looking surf report into a better travel decision.
10-day window
See the trip window before flights get expensive.
Unlimited alerts
Let the app watch your score threshold for you.
Custom spots
Track the breaks that actually matter to your travel plans.
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 tide is best at Petit Havre?
The Petit Havre profile favors mid tide, ideally between 0.6m and 1.5m on the local tide chart. Compare this preference with the forecast tide and local conditions before choosing a session.
What wind direction is offshore at Petit Havre?
The Petit Havre profile uses wind from W (270°) as its preferred direction, with an offshore range of 240° to 300°. Wind speed matters too: light winds outside that range can still produce surfable conditions, while strong offshore winds can make takeoffs difficult.
What swell size and direction work best at Petit Havre?
The Petit Havre scoring profile favors swell from E (60° to 120°), a swell-height range of 0.8m to 2m, and a reference period of 14s. These are model inputs, not guaranteed breaking-wave heights or a promise that the surf will suit every ability.
When is the best time of year to surf Petit Havre?
The main season at Petit Havre is Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. A secondary window runs Sep, Oct. Best-known reef of Guadeloupe.
How do I get to Petit Havre?
The spot profile lists PTP as a nearby airport. The estimated road transfer is 30 minutes. South Grande-Terre. Near Sainte-Anne.
What kind of wave is Petit Havre?
Petit Havre is a reef break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 5/10.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Sep, Oct
Best-known reef of Guadeloupe.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
La Bouëlle
🇬🇵 Guadeloupe's best • Punchy right reef • French Caribbean quality
Damencourt
🏄 Guadeloupe's busiest • Most consistent • Le Moule hub
Bananler
🌋 Black sand beach break • Basse-Terre gem • Volcanic vibes
Port Louis
🎲 Fickle but rewarding • Long connecting waves • N swell dependent
Anse Bertrand
🇬🇵 Guadeloupe's premier left • Local favorite • Winter perfection
La Chapelle
⛪ Guadeloupe's pit machine • Slot tubes • Intermediate-friendly barrels