Surf spot

Galion

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

Country: St Martin
Coordinates: 18.0747, -63.0153

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Wave period (s)	6.5	6.6	6.5	6.3	5.3	5.7	6.2	6.8	6.7	4.5	5	4.6	4.6	4.8	4.8	6.7	6.6	5.3	5.3	5.8	5.2	4.8	4.4	4.5	4.5	4	4	4.2	4.3	4.3	4.5	4.7	4.3	4.2	4.5	4.5	4.8	4.8	4.8	5.5	4.7	4.8	4.8	4.7	4.6	5	6.7	5.5	5.3	5.5	4.9	4.7	4.3	4.3	4.3	4.8
Wave energy (kJ)	44	43	41	39	44	41	31	23	24	20	16	21	21	19	11	19	24	42	43	34	36	30	15	13	13	14	12	10	12	11	9	9	12	14	10	13	25	24	23	18	26	26	26	28	27	26	16	30	35	31	16	14	16	20	19	19
Wind speed (km/h)	32.4	29.5	31.4	30.6	28.9	26.4	31	29.1	33	28.2	31.3	28.4	25.9	29.1	29.7	29.7	29.3	28.6	29.9	26.6	23	26	23.5	25.9	25.8	24.1	24.9	27.7	23.8	26.6	23.8	23.1	21.4	25.3	30.2	31.7	23.9	24.1	29.3	26.9	28.1	27.7	26.3	27.4	27.8	28.1	31.4	33.2	31.4	29.4	29.1	33.8	31.1	30.1	32.1	30
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Galion, Saint Martin is a mellow, scenic surf spot on the French side of the island, known more for its relaxed vibe and beginner-friendly waves than for heavy action.

Quick description

Type of break: Mostly a beach break with sandbars
Wave character: Usually small to moderate, soft and playful
Best for: Beginners, longboarders, and intermediate surfers looking for an easy, uncrowded session
Consistency: Can be inconsistent, depending on swell direction and size
Crowd: Generally lighter than more famous Caribbean surf spots

Conditions and feel

Galion is often appreciated for its easygoing, tropical setup and warm water. When the swell lines up, it can produce clean, rideable waves that are great for practicing turns and trim. It’s not typically a big-wave destination, but it can be fun when other spots are too small or crowded.

Things to know

Works best with the right swell angle and a bit of wind protection
Can be affected by sand movement, so the quality changes over time
Ideal for a longboard, funboard, or soft-top on smaller days
Water is warm year-round, so usually boardshorts or a bikini/rashguard are enough