Alizé

Alizé is an exposed beach-and-reef surf spot in Grande-Terre, known for reliable waves when the swell aligns—especially with a Northeast pattern. Sources describe it as mostly flat in summer, while the more dependable conditions arrive during the cooler season when NE swells are most frequent. For surfing, the break is described as right-hand and reef-based, producing a peeling wave that works best with NE swell (also noted with North-East and East directions). Reported working swell is roughly 1.0–2.5 m, and ride lengths are commonly described as medium, spanning about 50–100 meters depending on the set and how the wave behaves over the reef. Wind is dominated by the Alizés (trade winds). Typical trade wind strength is described as about 15–25 knots, generally reliable from December through June. Strong trade winds can add chop and make the wave face less smooth, so conditions are often described as better early in the morning before the winds build. Safety is a major consideration: rocks, sea urchins, shallow reef sections, and rip-current risk have all been highlighted. Booties are strongly recommended due to the high concentration of sea urchins, and the spot can be busy—so it’s important to follow local lineup expectations and surfing etiquette.