Port Louis
Port Louis is a fickle but rewarding Guadeloupe reef break—when conditions align, it produces very long waves that connect through multiple sections. Worth checking when N swells are running and trades are light.
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Spot Details
CustomizeCustomize this spotSwell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- N (350°)
- Direction range
- 320° - 20°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 1.8m - 2.2m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- E (90°)
- Offshore range
- 60° - 120°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
- Optimal range
- 0.6m - 1.5m
Water temp
27°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
3/10
Access: North Grande-Terre. Fickle but rewarding.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Port Louis?
Port Louis is a reef break in Port Louis, Guadeloupe, with peaks that run both left and right.
What swell works best at Port Louis?
Port Louis picks up swell from the NW round to the NNE, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the N. It starts working at around 1.2m and handles up to about 2.5m, with the sweet spot around 1.8 to 2.2m. 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 Port Louis?
An E wind is dead offshore at Port Louis, and anything from the ENE round to the ESE 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 Port Louis?
Port Louis 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 Port Louis?
The most reliable run of swell at Port Louis comes Nov to Mar. There's a second window in Sep to Oct too. Bit fickle but very long wave when on.
How cold is the water at Port Louis?
The water at Port Louis 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 Port Louis 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. The lineup is usually quiet (crowd 3/10). Bit fickle but very long wave when on.
How do I get to Port Louis?
The nearest airport on our list is PTP, then it's roughly a 35-minute drive. North Grande-Terre. Fickle but rewarding.
What other surf spots are near Port Louis?
The closest breaks we track are Anse Bertrand (6.6 km), La Chapelle (6.7 km) and Damencourt (23 km), handy when Port Louis isn't working.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Sep, Oct
Bit fickle but very long wave when on.
Getting There
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