Anse de Remire (Remire-Montjoly)

Anse de Remire is an exposed sandy beach break in the Remire-Montjoly area near Cayenne. The surf is typically small, soft, and forgiving thanks to the sandy bottom, with localized sandbar/peak patterns when NE swells run along the coast. While wave quality is often described as poor/average, the spot is still a practical place to learn, especially when conditions line up. For surfing, the best wind setup is offshore winds from the southwest (which tends to produce cleaner, more organized waves). When NE swells combine with offshore SW wind, July is highlighted as the best month. However, clean days are relatively infrequent compared with blown days (monthly blown 90% vs clean 10%), so expect variability even in the best season. Water conditions are warm year-round (roughly 27–29°C), but visibility can be low and the water may look brown/turbid due to Amazon sediment discharge. Currents and occasional rip currents are noted hazards, and there are also reports of seasonal jellyfish and occasional floating debris from nearby river mouths. Beyond surfing, the steady trade-wind pattern makes the beach viable for kitesurfing, windsurfing, and wingfoiling. Wide launch space supports beginner learning for foiling and freeride styles, and the sandy bottom (no reef) reduces the risk profile for entry-level wingfoiling.