Different surf guide
Guadeloupe
Guadeloupe
#Gwada
A tropical island with the comforts of EU. Most of the locals speak only French. It's relatively cheap for the Caribbean. Some parts are still untouched & beautiful.
Gwada 🏄♀️ surf
Quality reef breaks, easy waves, not too big. Various surf spots all around - most of them on Grande Terre.
Best waves: Nov-Feb Best weather: Dec-Apr Warm water: 25-27°C
Beware of
THEY'RE EVERYWHERE! 😨
Recommended!
Strong reef boots
Sea urchins
Where to surf?
Most consistent spot
Couple of spots to choose from
Decent reef, lefts & rights
Best wave on Gwada, needs N swell
Too crowded
AVOID: LE MOULLE
ANSE SALABUELLE
ANSE BERTRAND
SOUTH COAST
PORT LOUIS
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ANSE SALABOUELLE
Easy car access from Le Moulle. Enter by jumping from the rock in the middle. Use the channel to paddle out.
ANSE SALABOUELLE
Works well on any N or E swell. Reliable peaks on two opposite reefs. Left is faster, right a bit easier.
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ANSE SALABOUELLE
Don't try to ride all the way to the beach. Inside sections are very shallow & sharp! Exit via two keyholes on the sides.
RESPECT THE LOCALS
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Mellow spot on the south
Main beach in Port Louis
LE HELLEUX
PLAGE DU SOUFFLEUR
Less crowded & less wind
Secret tip: ANSE À LA BARQUE
Lessons from 35€
Waves for beginners?
Feelin' hard core?
Check out the coast north of Pointe d'Antigue. Hiking access only. Mostly closeouts, but sometimes you'll get lucky. The reef here is sharp, shallow & urchin-infested!
#IndoGwada
Save some cash
Book cheap flights from Paris with Level Air or Caraïbes.
Get a studio with a kitchen to cook your meals & avoid spending in restaurants.
Cheap & delicious!
fresh fish from the market
Transport
Accommodation in front of surf spots is possible, but there's very few options to eat & get around. Car rent is relatively inexpensive and driving is easy.
surf schools offer beach ride too
Board rental choice is very limited.
Fishbone is the local shaper based in a hangar near St.Francois. He may have some cheap 2nd hand boards for sale too. Ding repair is in Le Moulle.
Bokit is a traditional type of sandwich. Buy it from the street vendors found in every town. A great first aid for the after-surf munchies. 🤤 Enjoy the fresh local fruit too. 🥭🥑
Eat 😋 this!
Local drink made of rhum & fruit juice
Punch Planteur
TI Punch
Pure rhum with lime juice & brown sugar
Flat day 🍹 fun
Don't 📷 miss
Pointe des Châteaux
Easy 1h hike to a stunning cape. Arrive before sunset for the best views.
Basse-Terre and La Soufrière volcano Island hopping on Îles des Saintes
MULTI-DAY TOURS:
Surfer & singer - FR version of Jack Johnson
@TOMFRAGER
@GATIEN_DELAHAYE971
Young pro-surfer, WQS no.25 in 2019
Local Inspiration