Surf spot

St Francois Harbour

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

Country: Guadeloupe
Coordinates: 16.2477, -61.2730

Metric
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Wave height (m)	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.1	1.1	1.1	1	0.9	0.9	1	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.8	0.8	1	0.9	0.8	0.6	1	1.1	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.2	1.1	1.1	1	1.1	1.1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8
Wave direction	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	ESE	ESE	E	E	ESE	ESE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE
Wave period (s)	5.5	5.8	6	6	5.8	5.7	5.7	6	5.4	5.4	5.5	5.7	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.2	5	5.1	5.3	5.1	4.5	4.5	5.1	5.2	5.4	5	5.1	5.1	5.3	4.4	4.5	4.7	4.5	4.5	5.1	4.7	4.8	6.4	5.8	5.9	5.5	5.3	5.7	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.2	5.3	5.4	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.4	5.5	5.4	5.3
Wave energy (kJ)	86	97	102	112	112	106	97	89	76	71	63	56	50	55	55	53	48	46	51	48	34	32	44	46	41	43	40	38	32	20	18	18	23	26	50	35	29	34	72	84	80	80	86	74	77	72	61	60	66	64	61	55	52	46	43	39
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
Wind direction	ENECross-off	ENECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ENECross-off	ENECross-off	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ENECross-off	ECross	ENECross	ENECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ESECross	ESECross	ESECross-on	ESECross	ESECross-on	ESECross	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross

St Francois Harbour in Guadeloupe is a scenic, tropical surf spot with warm Caribbean water and a laid-back island vibe. It sits in a protected harbor area on the southeast side of Grande-Terre, so the wave quality depends a lot on swell direction, wind, and how much shelter the harbor gives.

What to expect

Wave type: Usually mellow to moderate surf, with occasional cleaner peaks when conditions line up.
Best swell: More exposed east- and northeast-facing spots in Guadeloupe generally pick up Atlantic swell better; in the harbour itself, waves can be smaller and more inconsistent due to shelter.
Wind: Trade winds can affect the surface quickly, so early sessions are often best.
Crowd: Can be localized and often quieter than major surf destinations, but it depends on the day and conditions.
Water: Warm year-round, so boardshorts or a thin rash guard is usually enough.

Conditions and vibe

St Francois is better known for its marina, beaches, and holiday atmosphere than as a heavy-duty surf break. That means the surf here tends to suit: - beginners looking for gentle waves, - intermediates hoping for cruisy rides, - surfers who are happy to score fun, smaller Caribbean surf rather than powerful pointbreak-style waves.

Watch out for

Reef and shallow sections in the wider Guadeloupe region can make some spots unforgiving at low tide.
Inconsistent swell in sheltered areas like a harbor.
Local knowledge matters because wave quality can change a lot from one nearby spot to another.

Overall

St Francois Harbour is more of a fun, tropical, easygoing surf location than a world-class heavy wave spot. If you’re visiting Guadeloupe, it can be a good place to check when conditions are light to moderate, especially if you want a relaxed session with beautiful scenery.