Surf spot

Caravelle

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

Country: Guadeloupe
Coordinates: 16.2158, -61.3947

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Wave period (s)	5	5	5	6.3	5	5.5	5	5	5.6	5.7	5.8	5.6	5.7	5.6	5.7	5	4.8	4.8	4.8	5	5	6.2	4.7	4.8	4.7	4.7	5	4.7	4.6	4.3	4.8	5	4.6	4.5	4.5	4.5	4.7	4.5	4.5	4.6	4.4	4.1	4.5	4.3	4.7	5.2	5.3	4.8	4.8	4.9	5	5	5	4.8	4.8	4.6
Wave energy (kJ)	53	49	48	71	47	76	47	49	84	89	91	96	92	84	80	42	44	42	38	34	30	40	33	33	33	31	25	25	26	24	23	21	20	19	20	23	22	22	20	16	15	25	27	28	31	57	64	45	42	41	41	41	37	33	33	28
Wind speed (km/h)	23	22.3	24.9	28.6	22.4	24.6	23.9	24.7	22	24.3	25	26.1	24.5	23.4	22.4	20.2	17.3	19.2	24.8	25.3	21.7	23	17	17.5	17.7	15.9	20.2	25.1	23.6	19.9	16.6	15.5	15.2	17.6	20.7	27.4	24.6	21.2	20.5	17.8	22	20.5	24.2	25.1	25.4	23.9	22.9	22.4	23.9	24.3	28	29.9	29.5	24.3	20.5	21.9
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Caravelle, Guadeloupe is one of the island’s most famous surf spots, located near Sainte-Anne on the south coast of Grande-Terre. It’s a classic tropical reef break with warm water, scenic surroundings, and a laid-back island vibe.

Spot character

Type: Reef break
Wave quality: Can be very good when the swell lines up
Power: Usually punchy and fast over the reef
Best for: Intermediate to advanced surfers, though conditions can sometimes be manageable for competent intermediates
Vibe: Popular and well-known, with a mix of locals and visiting surfers

Conditions

Best swell: Southern and eastern swells tend to work well
Wind: Offshore conditions are often better with trade winds blowing favorably
Tide: Tidal influence matters; some tides can make it more sectiony or shallow
Water temp: Warm year-round, so a rash guard or thin spring suit is usually enough

Hazards

Shallow reef: Watch out on lower tides
Sharp coral: The reef can be unforgiving, especially during wipeouts
Crowds: It can get busy when conditions are good
Local awareness: Respecting the lineup and local surfers is important

Setting

Caravelle is appreciated not just for the waves but also for the beautiful Caribbean setting—turquoise water, palm-lined coast, and a relaxed beach atmosphere. It’s one of the spots that often gets mentioned as a highlight for surfing in Guadeloupe.