Cocoa
Cocoa is Martinique's most dangerous wave—a fast, powerful left that breaks over sharp reef on the Tartane peninsula. The wave demands respect and experience, with shallow coral and strong currents creating serious consequences. For expert surfers only.
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Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NE (45°)
- Direction range
- 20° - 80°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 2.2m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- W (270°)
- Offshore range
- 240° - 300°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- low to mid
- Optimal range
- 0.3m - 1.2m
Water temp
27°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
8/10
Crowd level
3/10
Access: Tartane peninsula. Technical reef entry.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Sep, Oct
Winter swells. Fast and powerful left.
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