Cas en Bas
Cas en Bas is St Lucia's main surf beach—a consistent beach break on the northeast coast that draws the island's small surf community. With the iconic Pitons visible in the distance, the setting is pure Caribbean magic.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- NE (45°)
- Direction range
- 20° - 80°
- Size range
- 0.6m - 2m
- Ideal size
- 1.6m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 12s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- W (270°)
- Offshore range
- 240° - 300°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
- Optimal range
- 0.2m - 2.5m
Water temp
27°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
4/10
Crowd level
3/10
Access: Northeast St Lucia. Island's surf hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Cas en Bas?
Cas en Bas works best on a mid tide, ideally between 0.2m and 2.5m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at Cas en Bas?
Offshore wind at Cas en Bas blows from the W (270°). Anything in the 240° to 300° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Cas en Bas?
Cas en Bas wants NE swell (20° to 80°) between 0.6m and 2m, with a period of 12s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Cas en Bas?
The main season at Cas en Bas is Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. A secondary window runs Sep, Oct. St Lucia's main surf beach.
How do I get to Cas en Bas?
Fly into UVF, then allow about 60 minutes by road. Northeast St Lucia. Island's surf hub.
What kind of wave is Cas en Bas?
Cas en Bas is a beach break, a right-hander. Difficulty is rated 4/10.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Sep, Oct
St Lucia's main surf beach.
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