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
- 1.2m - 1.7m
- 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 kind of wave is Cas en Bas?
Cas en Bas is a beach break in Gros Islet, St Lucia, that mostly breaks right.
What swell works best at Cas en Bas?
Cas en Bas 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 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 Cas en Bas?
A W wind is dead offshore at Cas en Bas, 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 Cas en Bas?
Cas en Bas has a preferred tide range, roughly 0.2m to 2.5m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf Cas en Bas?
The most reliable run of swell at Cas en Bas comes Nov to Mar. There's a second window in Sep to Oct too. St Lucia's main surf beach.
How cold is the water at Cas en Bas?
The water at Cas en Bas 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 Cas en Bas 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 3/10). St Lucia's main surf beach.
How do I get to Cas en Bas?
The nearest airport on our list is UVF, then it's roughly a one-hour drive. Northeast St Lucia. Island's surf hub.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Sep, Oct
St Lucia's main surf beach.
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