Galion Bay
Galion Bay is a more protected surf option on St Martin's French side—offering mellow waves when Orient Bay is too big or blown out. Great for beginners and intermediates.
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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
- 0.90×
- 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
3/10
Crowd level
3/10
Access: French side. More protected than Orient.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Galion Bay?
Galion Bay is a beach break in St Martin (FR), St Martin, with peaks that run both left and right.
What swell works best at Galion Bay?
Galion Bay 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 Galion Bay?
A W wind is dead offshore at Galion Bay, 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 Galion Bay?
Galion 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 Galion Bay?
The most reliable run of swell at Galion Bay comes Nov to Mar. There's a second window in Sep to Oct too. Protected option on St Martin.
How cold is the water at Galion Bay?
The water at Galion 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 Galion Bay good for beginners?
Yes, it's one of the friendlier waves around, rated 3/10 for difficulty. The lineup is usually quiet (crowd 3/10). Protected option on St Martin.
How do I get to Galion Bay?
The nearest airport on our list is SXM, then it's roughly a 15-minute drive. French side. More protected than Orient.
What other surf spots are near Galion Bay?
The closest breaks we track are Orient Bay (0.7 km), handy when Galion Bay isn't working.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Sep, Oct
Protected option on St Martin.
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