Anse Cafard (Le Diamant)

Anse Cafard (Le Diamant) is a fairly exposed beach break on Martinique’s south coast with fairly consistent surf. Sources describe it as having left and right peaks, with conditions that are generally strongest when south to southeast swells line up. The spot’s sandy beach setting and exposure mean sessions can be scenic, but the overall water conditions are not forgiving. For surfing, the recommended swell window is about 1.0–2.0 meters with south, southeast, or southwest swell direction. Wave quality is characterized as average, with short, punchy rides typical of a beach break and a mixed wave shape. The area can close out on very large swells, so progression should be paired with attention to conditions. Wind-wise, the spot sits in the path of northeast to east-northeast trade winds (around 15–25 knots typical). When the NE trades blow offshore, they can help produce cleaner wave faces. Wind reliability is described as fair, and there can be wind shadow effects depending on direction. Safety is the priority here: multiple sources flag strong currents/rough sea, rocks near the shoreline (notably at the edges), and heavy shorebreak. It’s advised to check the shoreline for rocks before paddling out and to favor early-morning sessions before the trades strengthen.