Surf spot

Chandeleur Islands

Forecast conditions and map view for Chandeleur Islands in USA, Gulf Coast, Louisiana. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: USA, Gulf Coast, Louisiana
Coordinates: 29.8476, -88.8354

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.2	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.6	0.7	0.6
Wave direction	SE	SSE	SE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	SE	SSE	SSE	SSE	WSW	SW	SE	SE	SSE	SSE	SE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	ESE	SE	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE
Wave period (s)	3.4	2.9	3	3.2	3.4	3.5	3.5	3.5	3	2.6	2.6	2.1	2.3	3.8	3.9	3.7	3.1	3.1	3.5	4.5	4.7	4.2	4.6	4.3	3.9	3.9	4	4.1	4.1	4.1	4	4	4	4.1	4.2	4.2	4.3	4.3	4.3	4.2	4.4	4.5	4.8	3.5	4	3.9	3.6	3.9	3.9	4.1	4.4	4.6	4.8	4.9	4.9	4.8
Wave energy (kJ)	1	2	2	2	2	2	1	1	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	9	9	11	14	13	13	13	16	21	18
Wind speed (km/h)	27.5	28.6	29.8	19.7	11.8	6.3	22	22	21.8	18.9	12.5	9.9	4.8	13.9	16.6	20.7	18.4	15.9	14	6.5	2.9	7.9	16.3	20	18.7	10.2	7.6	8.8	2.9	8.4	11.6	9.7	6.5	6.2	3.9	7.6	9.7	10.2	8.5	10.5	14.3	15.1	20.2	23	25.6	24	21.2	18.5	14.3	14.9	14	18.4	19.6	12	10.8	2.2
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Chandeleur Islands is a remote, exposed surf break off the Louisiana Gulf Coast, known for long-period Gulf swells, clean waves when conditions line up, and a distinctly wild, undeveloped setting. Because the islands sit far offshore in the northern Gulf of Mexico, surf quality depends heavily on swell direction, wind, and storm activity.

Surf character

Wave type: Mostly sandbar and reef-like island shoreline breaks, with shifting peaks
Best conditions: Hurricane or tropical storm swell, strong southern swell, and light offshore winds
Wave quality: Can range from mushy and inconsistent to surprisingly good and hollow during rare clean pulses
Crowds: Very low, due to remoteness and difficult access

Conditions

Exposure: Highly exposed to Gulf swell, but also to wind and weather changes
Consistency: Infrequent and highly weather-dependent
Tides: Can matter, but local sand movement and storm reshaping often play a bigger role
Hazards: Strong currents, remoteness, shallow bars, changing bottom contours, wildlife, and fast weather shifts

Access and vibe

Access: Difficult; usually requires a boat and careful planning
Setting: Pristine, isolated barrier islands with a raw, untouched feel
Vibe: Adventure surf destination more than a reliable everyday break

Best for

Experienced surfers seeking a remote mission
Swell chasers looking for Gulf Coast novelty and hurricane-season opportunities
Boaters and teams prepared for offshore logistics