Anse Trabaud (Martinique)
- Shortboard, Longboard
- Best for
- Intermediate to Expert
- Skill Level
- Chop, Ocean
- Spot Type
- Busy
- Crowd Level
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About
Anse Trabaud is a long, sandy beach break on Martinique’s south Atlantic coast, known for reasonably consistent surf and multiple workable peaks along the shoreline. Reports describe left and right options and generally good wave quality when the swell is in its working range. The spot is exposed, so conditions can feel powerful when swell and wind line up. Safety is the main trade-off: dangerous rip currents are specifically noted, and waves can push surfers toward the nearby cliff (falaise). Shore break can also be powerful, and the area is remote with limited phone reception and no lifeguards. The guidance is to be very self-sufficient, pack water/food for the day, and use strong judgment around rip-current risk. Wind-wise, the broader Sainte-Anne coast pattern is dominated by trade winds (Alizés) from the East/Northeast, with a tendency toward stronger conditions between late morning and afternoon. Spot-level wind reporting also points to N/NW as an important direction for surfing wind-effect (offshore-from-north-northwest), while onshore trade winds can make wind sports more challenging. Kitesurfing and windsurfing are described as advanced/advanced-focused due to shore break and onshore effects. Access involves a private road with an entrance fee and gate hours (including an entry window and mandatory exit), which makes planning essential—especially if you’re arriving by car after heavy rain. Overall, it’s a well-regarded but low-profile, wilder-feeling beach that’s best suited to experienced riders who are comfortable managing current and exposed surf.
- Multiple surf peaks along a long white-sand beach
- All-tides working conditions
- Rip current risk is a key concern
- Long sandy beach with multiple peaks and generally consistent surf
- Often works well across all tide levels
- Trade winds can provide reliable conditions in the season
- No on-site services; you must bring everything for the day
- Rip currents can be dangerous
- Waves can push toward the cliff; exposed beach can be intimidating
- Access is constrained by private-property entry and gate hours
Wind, water and seasons
Wind
- Direction
- NNE, NNW, NE, E, ESE, SE
- Offshore directions
- NNW, W, NW, WNW
- Wind Range
- 15–25 kts
- Wind Type
- Trade — Trade winds (Alizés) from the East/Northeast; fully exposed to Atlantic winds.
- Reliability
- High during trade wind season; fairly consistent overall.
- Gust Factor
- Steady — Steady in the trade-wind season.
- Best Months
- December, January, February, March, April, May, June, July
- Recommended Kite Sizes
- 8–12 m²
Water & beach
- Water Type
- Chop, Ocean
- Beach
- Sand — Fine white sand reported.
- Beach Size
- Tidal
- Waves
- Small — Surf can range from small to medium; another report characterizes typical swell as medium.
- Chop Level
- Moderate chop — Chop reported; can be shaped by onshore trade winds.
- Launch
- Big — Long white-sand beach (~2km reported) with plenty of space.
Through the year
Sometimes crowded; can be popular with locals and tourists on weekends.
July to October
By sport
What to expect for each.
Possible but challenging due to onshore wind and shore break; less popular for kiting than some nearby options.
- Kite Sizes
- 8–12 m²
Suitable for wave riding when swell is up and trade winds are blowing; not a beginner spot due to shore break.
- Sail Sizes
- 4.5–6 m²
Possible but difficult to launch through the waves; water deepens quickly which helps once past the break.
- Foil Friendly
- Limited — Foil-friendly described as limited.
- Min Depth
- 1.5 meters
- Wing Sizes
- 4–6 m²
A reasonably exposed, generally consistent sandy beach break on the south Atlantic side of Martinique with multiple peaks along the beach that can work left and right.
- Wave Direction
- Both
- Optimal Swell
- E, NE
- Swell Height
- 1–2.5 m
- Optimal Tide
- All tides
- Shelter
- Exposed — Exposed beach with Atlantic exposure; limited shelter from open-coast conditions.
- Wind Effect
- E/NE winds can be onshore (trade winds), while N/NW winds can be offshore; wind effect described as offshore-from-north-northwest.
- Bigger Swell
- Can close out in very large swells over about 3 meters.
- Wave Quality
- Good — Wave quality described as good; surf is described as reasonably consistent.
- Wave Power
- Moderate — Consistent, reasonably exposed surf; wave power described as moderate.
- Wave Shape
- Peeling — Peeling wave shape reported; can be both left and right depending on peak.
- Peel Speed
- Medium — Peeling with medium peel speed in typical conditions.
- Ride Length
- Medium — Mainly short, punchy rides; occasional longer sections depending on sandbanks.
- Typical Ride Length
- 50–100 m
- Ride Length Details
- Mainly short punchy rides with occasional longer sections depending on sandbanks. Another report characterizes rides as short-to-medium overall.
Check the forecast before you go
See wind, waves, weather and session windows for Anse Trabaud (Martinique) in the full forecast view.
Anse Trabaud (Martinique) wind and wave forecast summary
- Wind
- 9–16 ktsGusts 23 kts
- Direction
- E92°
- Strongest day
- Sun, Oct 2516 kts
- Windy days
- 3/712 kts or more
- Waves
- 0.9–1.7 m7s period
- Temperature
- 27–30 °C
Over the next 7 days, Anse Trabaud (Martinique) is forecast for daytime winds of 9–16 kts, peaking around 16 kts on Sunday, October 25 with gusts to 23 kts. The prevailing direction is E. Waves run 0.9–1.7 m with a period of about 7s. Based on the Wavind model, in the spot’s local time.
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What to know before you launch
Safety, access, restrictions, rescue, and local rules can change. Treat these details as informational and confirm them locally before launching.
Hazards
- dangerous rip currents
- powerful shore break
- waves can push toward the cliff (falaise)
- remote location with limited phone reception
- isolated area; no lifeguard presence
Rescue & support
- Lifeguard
- None — No lifeguard presence reported.
- Rescue & Self-Rescue
- Limited — Regional rescue is described as limited (coordinated by CROSS Antilles-Guyane with local SNSM stations). Spot-level reports note no rescue availability.
- Emergency Info
- No rescue availability reported at the spot. Nearest medical facilities are in Sainte-Anne or Le Marin; emergency numbers include 112 for the universal emergency number.
- Localism / Vibe
- None — Localism reported as none (spot-level) while the area can be locally used; mild localism reported regionally.
Rules of the spot
Access appears restricted by gate hours (entry 8am–4pm; mandatory exit by 6pm). Respect the natural environment as it is a protected area.
- Access only 8am–4pm (reported).
- Mandatory exit by 6pm (reported).
- Private road/entry fee required to reach the beach (reported; ~2.50 EUR per car mentioned).
- Bring everything you need for the day (wild beach; no shops/water; reports of no facilities on-site).
- Check gate closing/exit time to avoid being locked in.
- Be prepared for weak currents most of the time, but rip currents are still a hazard.
- If conditions are rough or after heavy rain, the access road can be difficult for small cars.
Getting there & access
- Nearest City
- Sainte-Anne
- Nearest Town
- Sainte-Anne
- Parking
- Parking at the toll entrance (reported); reports also mention parking behind/near the beach in shade of trees; on-site parking may be limited.
- Access
- Access via a private road/track with an entrance fee; reports of ~2.50 EUR per car and gate hours (entry 8am–4pm; mandatory exit by 6pm).
- Cost Level
- Expensive
- Local Language
- French
What's on the beach
- Accommodation
- Nearby town — Gîtes and villas in Sainte-Anne and the Domaine de Belfond area.
- Food & Drink
- No food/drink reported on the beach; restaurants/shops in Sainte-Anne.
- Equipment Rental:
- None on-site reported; rentals available in Sainte-Anne or Le Diamant.
No schools or services are listed for this spot yet.
From riders who've been here
Latest reported conditions
Spot questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best season at Anse Trabaud (Martinique)?
The best overall months at Anse Trabaud (Martinique) are June, July, August. The best wind months are December, January, February, March, April, May, June, July.
Which wind directions work at Anse Trabaud (Martinique)?
Anse Trabaud (Martinique) works with NNE, NNW, NE, E, ESE, SE winds. Offshore directions are NNW, W, NW, WNW.
What equipment sizes are recommended at Anse Trabaud (Martinique)?
Recommended equipment sizes at Anse Trabaud (Martinique): Kitesurfing: 8–12 m² · Windsurfing: 4.5–6 m² · Wingfoiling: 4–6 m². The typical wind range is 15–25 kts.
What skill level is Anse Trabaud (Martinique) suitable for?
Anse Trabaud (Martinique) suits these riding levels: Kitesurfing: Advanced · Windsurfing: Advanced · Wingfoiling: Advanced · Surfing: Intermediate to Expert.