Surf spot

Grand Mère

Forecast conditions and map view for Grand Mère in St Barthelemy. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: St Barthelemy
Coordinates: 17.8904, -62.8093

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Wave energy (kJ)	50	49	60	60	59	50	39	39	46	52	53	55	53	48	41	40	37	35	30	31	30	33	29	31	29	29	29	26	26	26	29	21	30	17	43	22	45	27	37	13	47	42	29	55	50	40	37	36	37	34	26	26	25	22	19	17
Wind speed (km/h)	31.3	29.2	31.7	27.5	27	27.3	29.3	30.6	29	28.8	30.2	29.5	25.9	24.6	27.2	30.2	27.4	26.2	26	23.1	25	28.1	25.2	23.1	22.4	20.9	26.8	26.6	26.3	27.3	29.5	29.9	25.6	22	22.4	27.6	29.2	28.4	31.1	31.1	28.4	29.7	29.3	27.3	28.6	29.9	31.3	31	26.5	25.7	28.5	23	26.7	23.8	25.2	26
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Grand Mère in Saint Barthélemy (St. Barts) is a small, scenic surf spot on the island’s north coast, best known for being one of the more exposed wave breaks in the territory. It can produce short, punchy waves when a solid Atlantic swell lines up, but it’s generally considered a spot for experienced surfers rather than a beginner-friendly beach break.

What it’s like

Wave type: Typically a reef/rocky break with fast, hollow sections when conditions are right.
Best swell: Works best on north to northwest swells with favorable wind.
Wind: Light offshore or calm conditions are ideal; trade winds can make it choppy.
Crowd: Usually uncrowded, partly because it’s more of a local/knowledge spot and conditions need to be specific.

Surf level

Ability: Best for intermediate to advanced surfers.
Hazards: Shallow reef, rocks, and potentially strong currents, so caution is important.
Board: A shortboard or a board with enough paddle power for quick takeoffs is often preferred.

Atmosphere

Grand Mère has a wild, remote feel compared with more developed parts of St. Barts. The setting is beautiful, with rugged coastline and clear Caribbean water, making it as much about the experience and scenery as the surfing itself.