Surf spot

L'anse Tortue

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Country: Dominica
Coordinates: 15.5877, -61.3267

Metric
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Wave height (m)	1.1	1.1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.9	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5
Wave direction	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	ENE
Wave period (s)	5.5	5.5	5.8	5.8	5.6	5.5	5.5	5.4	5.4	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.4	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.4	5.3	5.1	5.2	5	5.4	5	5	4.8	5	5.1	5.2	5.7	5.5	5.5	5.7	5.5	5.4	5.3	5.3	5.7	5.8	5.3	5.3	5.2	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.1	5.1	5	5	5.3	4.8	4.8	4.8	5.4
Wave energy (kJ)	76	73	69	69	68	67	64	63	58	52	50	48	48	52	56	57	53	51	47	44	42	39	34	34	41	43	42	41	44	45	53	57	62	61	64	63	61	55	56	51	57	55	52	47	44	40	36	35	32	26	22	22	16	16	12	12
Wind speed (km/h)	19.9	18.4	20.5	23.5	20.1	15.6	15.4	17	13.7	19.3	20.7	21.7	21.7	17.5	17.7	18.5	18.2	17	19.4	18.9	15.7	16.8	19.6	20.9	19.5	16.6	18.7	26.4	19.6	18.8	22.4	30.4	15.9	12.7	16.1	23.5	26.9	23.5	22.6	19.7	14.9	15.9	18	18.7	18.4	15	17.2	15.9	14.4	15	15.5	20.7	20.2	17.2	15.4	15.8
Wind direction	ESEOnshore	EOnshore	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ESEOnshore	ESECross-on	EOnshore	ESEOnshore	EOnshore	EOnshore	EOnshore	EOnshore	EOnshore	EOnshore	EOnshore	EOnshore	EOnshore	EOnshore	ESEOnshore	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	SECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	SSECross	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	EOnshore	EOnshore	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	SECross-on	SECross-on	SECross-on	ESECross-on	SECross-on	ESECross-on

L’Anse Tortue, Dominica is a remote, rugged surf break on Dominica’s Atlantic coast, known more for its wild setting and powerful waves than for easy, forgiving conditions.

Quick description

Type: Exposed reef/point-style break in a scenic, undeveloped area
Best for: Experienced surfers only
Wave character: Fast, punchy, and often hollow when conditions line up
Swell exposure: Catches Atlantic swell well, so it can get very solid and powerful
Conditions: Can be inconsistent, but when it works it’s typically a heavy, quality wave

What it’s like

L’Anse Tortue is the kind of spot that feels raw and isolated: steep coastline, lush tropical surroundings, and not much in the way of crowds or infrastructure. The wave is generally suited to confident surfers who are comfortable with reef setups and stronger surf. Because of its exposure, it can be affected by wind and swell direction, and the right tide can make a big difference.

Things to know

Reef hazards: Expect shallow sections and sharp reef
Access: Usually remote and can involve a rough approach
Crowd factor: Typically very light
Skill level: Not ideal for beginners