The Surf Window

Anse Bertrand

Grande-Terre, Guadeloupe

Beach breakIntermediate

Guadeloupe's northernmost surf spot delivers raw Atlantic swells to a rugged volcanic coastline where fishing boats share the water with longboarders.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalE (90°)
WindowNNE–SSE (30°–150°)
Size1.5–2.5m at 10–14s

Wind

E

Light to SE under 15 knots

Tide

Mid incoming

LowMidHigh

Season

Nov–Mar for consistent swell

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Beach break

Bottom

Sand over rock

Shape

Peaks with left and right options

Length

50–100m rides

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Intermediate surfers
  • •Why: Inconsistent peaks require patience and positioning ability

Hazards

  • •Rocks at the edges of the bay
  • •Strong rip currents after heavy rain
  • •Sea urchins on the reef sections

Local Tips

  • •Best early morning before trade winds pick up
  • •The left peak near the rocks is the longest ride
  • •Combine with a visit to the salt marshes nearby

Location

Map showing the location of Anse Bertrand in Grande-Terre, Guadeloupe

16.4712, -61.5149