Reef
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Level 5/10

Port Louis

Port Louis, Guadeloupe
🪸Sharp reef

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.

Port Louis surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast
Today21
3
Poor
0.6m@8s
11km/h
Tue22
3
Poor
0.4m@8s
14km/h
Wed23
15
Poor
0.4m@10s
13km/h
Thu24
30
Poor
0.6m@14s
13km/h
Fri25
15
Poor
0.5m@13s
15km/h
Sat26
15
Poor
0.5m@11s
16km/h
Sun27
30
Poor
0.6m@12s
13km/h
Mon28
30
Poor
0.6m@12s
16km/h
Tue29
15
Poor
0.5m@10s
14km/h
Wed30
15
Poor
0.4m@9s
14km/h
Groomed 5+ days out, less certain

Today's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 9 km/h · PM 10 km/h · Tide at 7am (0.0m)
Swell
0.6m
ENE(64°)
Score: 2/25
Period
8s
Short period / windswell
Score: 2/25
Wind
11km/h
ESE(113°)
Score: 23/25
Weather
29°C
0.1mm41%
First light 5:24amSunrise 5:54amSunset 6:02pmLast light 6:32pm
Secondary0.1mConfidence
100%

Location & Conditions

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 11:05am–1:33pm · risingIdeal tide: mid
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°C
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2m1.0
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swell
windkm/h
6g9
12g27
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11g26
8g21
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15g31
17g33
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10g16
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tidem
7:00am0.0m
4:30pm0.2m
9:30pm0.2m
7:30am0.0m
3:30pm0.2m
8:30am0.0m
3:30pm0.2m
7:30pm0.2m
1:30am0.2m
8:30am0.1m
3:00pm0.2m
7:50pm0.1m
2:00am0.3m
8:10am0.1m
3:00pm0.3m
8:50pm0.1m
2:30am0.3m
8:50am0.1m
2:30pm0.3m
9:10pm0.1m
3:30am0.2m
9:00am0.1m
2:30pm0.3m
10:00pm0.0m
4:30am0.2m
9:00am0.1m
3:10pm0.3m
Ideal tide (from tide preference)Strike windowNight

Tide times today

7:00 am
Low tide - 0.00m
4:30 pm
High tide - 0.22m
9:30 pm
Low tide - 0.21m
Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

3
Poor
Components
Swell Direction0/25
Swell Size2/25
Swell Period2/25
Wind23/25
Raw Score27/100
Adjustments
💨 Gusty Wind-4
⚠️ Weak Component-10
📉 Undersized Swell-11
⚖️ Penalty Stack Cap+1
🚫 Undersized Capmax 30
Adjusted Score3/100
Confidence
Multiplier×1.00
Final Score3

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Swell 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 tide is best at Port Louis?

The Port Louis 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 Port Louis?

The Port Louis profile uses wind from E (90°) as its preferred direction, with an offshore range of 60° to 120°. 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 Port Louis?

The Port Louis scoring profile favors swell from N (320° to 20°), a swell-height range of 1.2m to 2.5m, 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 Port Louis?

The main season at Port Louis is Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. A secondary window runs Sep, Oct. Bit fickle but very long wave when on.

How do I get to Port Louis?

The spot profile lists PTP as a nearby airport. The estimated road transfer is 35 minutes. North Grande-Terre. Fickle but rewarding.

What kind of wave is Port Louis?

Port Louis 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

Bit fickle but very long wave when on.

Getting There

Airport
PTP
Drive time
35 min
Data quality
verified

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