La Saline Guadeloupe
Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe
Reef breakIntermediate
A reef break on Guadeloupe's rugged Atlantic coast on Basse-Terre, La Saline fires on E and NE swell with a consistent right-hander that rewards intermediate surfers willing to venture away from the island's more popular tourist areas.
Typical Conditions
The Surf Window
Swell Window
OptimalE (90°)
WindowNNE–SSE (30°–150°)
Wind
W
Offshore
Tide
Mid to high
LowMidHigh
Season
November–March
JFMAMJJASOND
The Wave
Type
Right (primary)
Bottom
Reef
Shape
Peeling right wall, can be hollow on the right tide
Length
80–150m
Skill Level
- •Who it's for: Intermediate
- •Why: The reef requires confidence but is not as critical as the island's heavier breaks
Hazards
- •Reef bottom, booties recommended
- •Sea urchins near the reef
- •Strong rips on bigger swells
Local Tips
- •Basse-Terre's volcanic southern coast has the island's best surf, explore beyond La Saline
- •The Guadeloupe surf community is friendly, connect through the Fédération Française de Surf local affiliates
Location
16.0028, -61.6928