Anse Charpentier
Anse Charpentier offers a more authentic Martinique surf experience—less crowded than the Caravelle Peninsula spots with a stronger local vibe. The reef break produces quality waves in a beautiful setting, north of the main surf zone.
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Spot Details
CustomizeCustomize this spotSwell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NE (45°)
- Direction range
- 20° - 80°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 1.8m - 2.2m
- 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
3/10
Access: North of Tartane. More authentic local vibe.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Anse Charpentier?
Anse Charpentier is a reef break in Marigot, Martinique, with peaks that run both left and right.
What swell works best at Anse Charpentier?
Anse Charpentier picks up swell from the NNE round to the E, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the NE. 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 Anse Charpentier?
A W wind is dead offshore at Anse Charpentier, 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 Anse Charpentier?
Anse Charpentier 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 Anse Charpentier?
The most reliable run of swell at Anse Charpentier comes Nov to Mar. There's a second window in Sep to Oct too. More authentic, less crowded than Caravelle. Quality right left.
How cold is the water at Anse Charpentier?
The water at Anse Charpentier 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 Anse Charpentier 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). More authentic, less crowded than Caravelle. Quality right left.
How do I get to Anse Charpentier?
The nearest airport on our list is FDF, then it's roughly a 50-minute drive. North of Tartane. More authentic local vibe.
What other surf spots are near Anse Charpentier?
The closest breaks we track are Cocoa (13 km), VVF (Anse L'Etang) (14 km) and Anse Bonneville (14 km), handy when Anse Charpentier isn't working.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Sep, Oct
More authentic, less crowded than Caravelle. Quality right left.
Getting There
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