Surf spot

Anse à la barque

Forecast conditions and map view for Anse à la barque in Guadeloupe. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Guadeloupe
Coordinates: 16.2407, -61.3211

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Wave period (s)	5.5	5.6	5.8	5.9	5.6	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.3	5.3	5.6	5.5	5.1	5	5.1	5.2	5	5	5.3	5.5	5	4.6	4.7	5.2	5.2	5.1	5.2	4.5	4.3	4.7	4.9	5	6.1	5.1	5.2	5.5	5.6	5.8	5.8	5.7	5.5	5.3	5.7	6	5.3	5.4	5.5	5.5	5.4	5.4	5.4	5.3	5.5	5.3	5.3	5.2
Wave energy (kJ)	75	68	86	87	79	80	73	69	67	62	60	50	50	49	48	49	44	45	44	42	30	34	31	48	44	46	43	24	27	30	29	30	39	65	58	62	65	80	92	92	86	82	73	71	88	81	76	64	58	52	47	44	42	38	36	35
Wind speed (km/h)	21.3	20.3	24.4	26.6	24.5	24.4	18	21.3	18.9	18	25.7	25.5	22.7	21.3	20.6	21.3	16.6	17.3	19.2	21.5	22.4	16.1	12.6	16	16.6	15	18.8	22.7	27.4	21.6	19.5	16.7	17.8	18.6	23.4	25.9	24.6	22.6	22.5	23.2	21.5	23.6	24.3	27	26.3	23.1	19.4	15.5	15.9	17.2	18.1	21.5	20.9	19.9	16.6	15.5
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Anse à la Barque is a scenic surf spot on the southwest coast of Basse-Terre in Guadeloupe. It’s known for its beautiful bay setting, framed by lush green hills and a more laid-back, natural atmosphere than the island’s busier beaches.

Surf characteristics

Wave type: Typically a reef break / reef-beach setup, depending on the exact section and swell direction.
Best conditions: Works best with consistent Atlantic/Northeast swell and favorable winds, often when the trade winds are light or offshore.
Wave quality: Can offer clean, fun surf, with more power than a basic beach break when conditions line up.
Skill level: Generally better for intermediate to advanced surfers, especially if the reef is exposed or the waves get punchy.

What to expect

Water: Warm tropical water year-round, so no wetsuit needed.
Crowd: Usually less crowded than major surf destinations, but local knowledge is important.
Access: The bay is relatively accessible, but getting the best line-up may require knowing the spot well.
Hazards: Like many reef spots, watch for shallow sections, coral, and changing currents.

Overall vibe

Anse à la Barque is less about a guaranteed high-performance wave and more about a beautiful, uncrowded Caribbean surf experience. When the swell is right, it can be a rewarding spot with a great setting and solid waves.