Surf spot

Anse Salabouelle

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Country: Guadeloupe
Coordinates: 16.3268, -61.3053

Metric
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Wave height (m)	1.1	1.1	1	1.1	1.2	1.2	1.1	1	1.1	1	0.9	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.9	0.9	1	1	0.8	0.6	0.9	1.1	1.3	1.1	1.1	1.2	1.1	1.1	1.1	1	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8
Wave direction	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	E	E	ENE	E	E	E	E	E	E	ENE	ENE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	ENE	ENE	ENE	E	E	E	ENE	E	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E
Wave period (s)	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.2	5.1	5.2	5.3	5	5.1	5.1	5.2	4.8	5.2	6.3	6	4.8	4.9	5	4.5	4.3	4.2	4.5	4.8	5	4.6	4.8	4.8	4.5	4.1	4.5	4.8	4.7	5	5	4.8	5	5.4	5.5	6	5.4	5.2	5.5	5.3	5.3	5.2	5.2	5	5	5	4.9	4.9	4.9	5	4.9	4.9
Wave energy (kJ)	77	68	65	73	76	70	67	57	64	56	46	51	44	48	59	56	44	42	40	35	30	25	31	38	33	36	34	32	25	17	19	26	33	40	50	43	35	24	52	80	96	68	77	77	72	68	64	52	50	51	46	41	36	33	31	32
Wind speed (km/h)	26.5	29.1	27.8	28.7	24.2	23.6	24.6	27	25.7	24.1	27.4	27.2	23.4	22.3	28.1	24.7	22.3	22.7	22.1	22.7	24.8	22.3	21.1	21.7	18.9	21.6	21.8	21.2	22.4	20.9	25.6	22.1	24.9	22.1	21.5	22.9	25.4	26.5	26.4	26.5	25.8	25.4	28	28.3	25	22	26.2	25.3	24.2	23.4	25.6	24.9	25.3	20.5	21.3	21.6
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Anse Salabouelle is a lesser-known surf spot on the east coast of Guadeloupe, near Saint-François. It’s exposed to the Atlantic, so it can pick up swell nicely, especially when other sheltered Caribbean spots are flat.

Surf character

Type: Beach break / sometimes shallow reef influence depending on the exact section
Wave quality: Can be fun and punchy when a solid swell arrives
Best on: East to northeast swells
Wind: Cleaner with light offshore or calm conditions; onshore trade winds can make it messy

What to expect

Crowds: Usually less crowded than the more famous Guadeloupe breaks
Skill level: Best for intermediate surfers, though small days can be suitable for beginners if conditions are gentle
Hazards: Reefy sections, shallow areas, and stronger currents when swell is up

Best time

Season: Winter to early spring generally brings the most consistent Atlantic swell
Tide: Can depend on the section, but mid tide is often safer/cleaner than very low tide

Overall vibe

Anse Salabouelle is more of a local, low-key wave than a high-profile surf destination. When it’s working, it offers a nice mix of tropical scenery and punchy waves with fewer people in the water.