Surf spot

Anse Charpentier (right)

Forecast conditions and map view for Anse Charpentier (right) in Martinique. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Martinique
Coordinates: 14.8078, -61.0147

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.2	0.4	0.3	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.3
Wave direction	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NE	NE	SE	SE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	SE	NE	NE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	SE	SE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NNE	SE	NNE	SE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	SSE	SSE	SE	SSE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SSE	SSE	SE	SE	SE
Wave period (s)	4.4	4	4.3	4.4	4.4	4.3	5	5.2	4.3	4.2	4.2	4.3	3.5	4	3.7	3.9	3.7	3.5	4.8	4.4	4.7	4.8	3.8	4	4.1	4	4.3	4.2	4.7	4.4	4.1	4.8	3.6	4.1	4	3.8	3.1	3.5	3.5	3.5	3.6	4	3.9	4.1	4.8	5.5	4.4	4.5	4.3	4.2	4.5	4	4	4.5	4.5	4.3
Wave energy (kJ)	7	5	7	7	6	6	5	5	5	5	5	4	4	5	4	3	3	3	2	2	3	3	3	3	3	3	4	3	2	2	2	2	1	2	2	2	3	2	3	4	5	6	3	4	3	2	3	3	2	3	4	4	3	2	2	3
Wind speed (km/h)	24.8	24.1	24.9	26.4	20.5	16.8	17.7	16.7	18.8	17.7	20.9	23.9	19.4	18.9	17.2	18.8	15.2	14.1	15.5	17.3	18.4	15.6	14.8	13	13.5	12.4	13	13.8	18	16.3	14.1	15	15.2	14.2	14.8	16.2	17.8	19.7	18.7	20.2	18.3	18.3	19.7	19.8	22.7	18.2	20.9	18.6	16.9	18.4	16.9	17.7	17.5	17.6	17.3	13.3
Wind direction	ENECross-on	ENECross-on	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ESECross	ECross	ESECross-off	ECross	ESECross-off	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ENECross	ENECross-on	ENECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ESECross	ESECross-off	ESECross-off	ESECross-off	ESECross-off	ESECross-off	ESECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ESECross	ESECross-off	ESECross

Anse Charpentier (Right), Martinique is a scenic surf break on the island’s northeast Atlantic coast, known for its powerful, open-ocean energy and lush tropical setting. The “right” refers to the right-hand wave that can peel along the point/reef area when conditions line up.

What it’s like

Wave type: Exposed Atlantic reef/point-style break
Direction: Best for right-hand rides
Power: Can be punchy and fast, with good shape when swell is clean
Setting: Remote-feeling, green, and beautiful, with a classic Caribbean backdrop

Best conditions

Swell: Works best with consistent northerly to north-easterly Atlantic swell
Wind: Cleaner with light offshore or calm winds; onshore trade winds can make it messy
Tide: Can be tide-sensitive depending on the exact reef contour, so local knowledge helps

Skill level

Generally better suited to intermediate to advanced surfers, especially when the swell gets bigger or the takeoff becomes more critical.

Things to keep in mind

Reef hazard: Expect a shallow reef and plan your line carefully.
Currents: Open-ocean conditions can mean stronger currents and drift.
Access: Often less crowded than more famous breaks, but conditions can change quickly.

Overall vibe

Anse Charpentier (Right) offers a more adventurous, scenic surf session than a mellow beginner beach break. When it’s on, it can deliver fun, fast right-hand walls in a beautiful tropical setting.