Dieppe Bay
Dieppe Bay is St Kitts' surf option—a black sand beach on the island's north coast that picks up N swells. The volcanic sand and historic setting make it a unique Caribbean surf experience.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- N (350°)
- Direction range
- 330° - 30°
- Size range
- 0.6m - 2m
- Ideal size
- 1.2m - 1.7m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 12s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- S (180°)
- Offshore range
- 150° - 210°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
- Optimal range
- 0.2m - 2.5m
Water temp
27°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
4/10
Crowd level
2/10
Access: North St Kitts. Atlantic facing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Dieppe Bay?
Dieppe Bay is a beach break in St Kitts, St Kitts & Nevis, with peaks that run both left and right.
What swell works best at Dieppe Bay?
Dieppe Bay picks up swell from the NNW round to the NNE, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the N. It starts working at around 0.6m and handles up to about 2m, with the sweet spot around 1.2 to 1.7m. Period matters too: aim for 12s or longer, as anything under 8s 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 Dieppe Bay?
A S wind is dead offshore at Dieppe Bay, and anything from the SSE round to the SSW 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 Dieppe Bay?
Dieppe Bay has a preferred tide range, roughly 0.2m to 2.5m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf Dieppe Bay?
The most reliable run of swell at Dieppe Bay comes Nov to Mar. There's a second window in Sep to Oct too. St Kitts option.
How cold is the water at Dieppe Bay?
The water at Dieppe Bay 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 Dieppe Bay good for beginners?
It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 4/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. The lineup is usually quiet (crowd 2/10). St Kitts option.
How do I get to Dieppe Bay?
The nearest airport on our list is SKB, then it's roughly a 30-minute drive. North St Kitts. Atlantic facing.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Sep, Oct
St Kitts option.
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