Tartane
La Trinité, Martinique
Beach breakIntermediate
Tartane is Martinique's surf hub, a small fishing village on the Caravelle Peninsula where the surf community gathers around a consistent beach break and the island's main surf school.
Typical Conditions
The Surf Window
Swell Window
OptimalE (90°)
WindowNNE–SSE (30°–150°)
Size–E 1–2.5m at 10–14s
Wind
S
Light to SW under 15 knots
Tide
Any, best mid
LowMidHigh
Season
Nov–Apr trade wind season
JFMAMJJASOND
The Wave
Type
Beach break
Bottom
Sand with rock patches
Shape
Multiple peaks, good rights near the pier
Length
50–100m
Skill Level
- •Who it's for: All levels
- •Why: Multiple peaks cater from beginners on the inside to experienced surfers on outside bars
Hazards
- •Fishing boat activity near the harbor
- •Rip currents after heavy rain
- •Crowded on weekends during tourist season
Local Tips
- •The surf school here is the best place to connect with local surfers
- •The pier creates a channel that makes paddling out easier on the right side
- •Check the forecast at the café on the waterfront where locals gather
Location
14.7542, -60.8611