Continent
Caribbean
Country
Guadeloupe
Next Big City
Pointe a Pitre
Next Town
St. Francois
 
Type:
Ocean
Rider Ability:
Intermediate, Expert
Features:
Toilet, Food, Parking

Water

Type:
Shallow, Chop, Small wave, Medium wave
Hazards:
Ships, Reefs
Quality:
No information
Best Tide:
Tide independent

Very shallow water with the reef, some places you cannot stand. There is no tide within the bay and very flat water. Outside the reef you have large waves and swell. When you start, pay attention to the sail boats 50m out in the water. Sometimes it can be tricky to pass with the kite.

Beach

Type:
Sand
Size:
Small
Hazards:
Trees
Beach Users:
No information

The beach is not too big to launch the kite. White sand and palm trees. The bay is about 100m wide.

Weather

Spring:
Shorts
Summer:
Shorts
Fall:
Shorts
Winter:
Shorts

Water and air temp are perfect all year round. 25°C and up. So no wetsuit needed only rash guard. Season is from December till July.

Wind

Best Months:
January, February, March, April, December
Wind Type:
Trade
Best Direction:
E
Main Direction:
NE, ENE, E

Wind is blowing 12-25 knots all the time in the dry season. Wind is coming from the left sideshore.



How to get there

Transport
Car
Access
Short walk

Just take a cab or bus to St. Francois, the spot is on the other side of the golf course. The surf spot is at the harbor.

Extra information

Rules
None

Small area with boats anchoring in between, therefore not recommended to beginners.

Nightlife

No information