Surf spot

Petite Anse

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

Country: Martinique
Coordinates: 14.4872, -61.0836

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Wave direction	E	E	ESE	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	ESE	ESE	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	E	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	ESE	E	E	E	ESE	ESE
Wave period (s)	6.7	6.3	6.1	6.6	6	5.8	5.8	5.8	5.8	5.8	6	6.1	6.1	6	5.9	7.1	5.7	5.7	5.9	6.6	6.5	6.4	5.8	5.5	5.6	5.5	5.5	5.6	5.7	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.9	5.5	5.8	5.3	5.6	5	5.1	5.4	5	5	5.3	5.3	5.5	6.2	6	5.3	5.6	5.4	5	5.6	5.8	6	6.2	5.7
Wave energy (kJ)	57	70	71	71	77	71	66	72	74	73	77	74	71	69	64	44	64	61	56	48	43	42	46	47	44	43	46	44	44	45	44	41	38	41	43	34	29	24	23	21	19	18	19	19	23	17	27	23	16	25	31	27	23	25	44	52
Wind speed (km/h)	27.3	27.4	26.8	30.1	27.3	24.9	24.5	27.2	26.1	27.6	27.6	27.1	25.2	23.8	21.7	22.5	21.8	24.3	26	25.4	24.5	23.8	21.8	21.4	21.1	23.2	23.7	27.7	22.1	24.5	20.5	20.5	20.4	14.7	24.5	25.2	22.7	22.8	21.7	23.6	23.4	21.7	23.9	23.9	22.7	23.8	24.5	24.3	23.9	25.2	27.4	28	28.2	26.3	24.3	22.8
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Petite Anse in Martinique is typically a small, scenic bay rather than a major surf destination. If you’re looking at it for surfing, expect it to be more of a localized, condition-dependent spot than a reliable, everyday wave.

General description

Setting: A sheltered tropical cove with clear Caribbean water, palm-lined shoreline, and a relaxed island atmosphere.
Wave character: Usually small and mellow unless a good swell wraps into the bay. It can be fun on the right day, but it’s not known as one of Martinique’s premier surf breaks.
Best conditions: Needs a solid swell and favorable wind direction to produce clean, rideable waves. Otherwise it may be mostly flat or have weak, reforming waves.
Skill level: More suitable for beginners to intermediate surfers when the waves are working, though conditions can vary a lot.
Hazards: Depending on the exact location, watch for reef or rocks, shallow sections, and currents near bay entrances.

Vibe

Petite Anse is the kind of place that appeals as much for its swimming, scenery, and calm beach-day feel as for surfing. If you’re planning a surf trip, it’s worth checking local reports before going, since the spot’s quality is highly swell-dependent.