Surf spot

Anse Couleuvre

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

Country: Martinique
Coordinates: 14.8440, -61.2195

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Wave period (s)	5.5	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.5	5.6	5.5	5.3	5.2	5.3	5	5	5.3	5.4	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.2	5.3	5.4	5.5	5.8	5	5	5.4	5.5	5.5	6	3.9	4.9	5	5.3	5.2	5.3	5	5.2	5.2	5.2	5	5	4.8	4.8	4.8	4.8	4.7	4.8	4.8	4.6	4.5	4.5	4.7	4.7
Wave energy (kJ)	55	57	63	62	58	55	48	44	42	39	28	26	30	27	26	25	23	23	22	21	24	24	23	20	20	21	17	16	15	16	15	15	10	18	18	19	20	21	22	23	23	23	20	19	17	16	16	17	17	17	15	14	11	10	10	9
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
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Anse Couleuvre, Martinique is a scenic and fairly remote surf spot on the island’s northwest coast, near the village of Le Prêcheur. It’s known for its dramatic setting: black-sand shoreline, lush tropical mountains, and a rugged, wild atmosphere that feels much less developed than many Caribbean beaches.

Surf conditions

Wave type: Beach/reef break depending on sand and swell
Best swell: Works best with consistent northwest to north swells
Wind: Offshore or light easterly trades are ideal
Skill level: Generally better for intermediate to advanced surfers, since conditions can be powerful and the takeoff/rocky areas may be tricky
Consistency: Can be quite good when the right Atlantic swell lines up, but it’s not always on

What it’s like

Anse Couleuvre often offers clean, playful to punchy waves with a very natural, uncrowded feel. Because it’s relatively secluded, it can be a nice option if you want to avoid busier surf zones. The beach itself is beautiful, but the spot can be a bit fickle and is best approached with awareness of currents, rocks, and changing conditions.

Things to know

Access is by a road that becomes scenic and remote toward the end.
Currents and rocks can be a concern in bigger surf.
There’s often a strong “off the beaten path” vibe, which is part of its appeal.