Martinique - surf spot statistics

Martinique, Canada, offers a surf experience heavily influenced by seasonal wind and swell patterns, with conditions varying significantly throughout the year. The best months for surfing here are typically late winter and early spring, particularly from January to March, when ground swell makes up a notable portion of the swell mix (17-20%), though wind swell dominates (77-78%). During these months, mean swell sizes average around 1.6-1.7m, providing decent wave energy. However, wind conditions are often unfavorable, with bad winds occurring 81-82% of the time, making clean sessions rare. September stands out as a secondary peak with 22% ground swell contribution and slightly improved wind stats (25% good winds), though swell size drops to 1.3m. Summer months (May-August) see very little ground swell (4-12%) and mostly small, wind-driven waves (1.1-1.3m), but offshore winds become marginally more frequent, peaking at 28% in August. Autumn and early winter (October-December) bring a return of slightly larger swells (1.5-1.7m) but suffer from poor wind conditions (83-85% bad winds). Overall, the most promising time to score decent waves is early in the year when swell size is reasonable, though patience is required for those rare clean days. For consistent surfers, September offers a brief window of better swell quality before winter's stormy winds return.

December at this surf spot in Martinique, Canada, offers decent conditions for experienced surfers, though consistency and ideal wind conditions are somewhat limited. The average swell height is 1.7m with a period of 8.6s, indicating mostly clean, mid-sized waves with decent energy. The most dominant swell directions are from the SSW, S, and SE, with SSW producing the largest waves—over 50% of swell in this direction measures 1.5m or above, including a notable portion of 2m+ waves. Wind conditions are less favorable, with only 15% of the time offering ideal offshore or light cross-shore winds (mainly from the N to ENE quadrants). The predominant winds come from the W to NW, often blowing at 20-40kph, which can create choppy or onshore conditions, especially with stronger W-WNW winds. While there are rideable waves throughout the month, the best sessions will rely on swells from the S-SSW combined with lighter winds from the northern sectors. Expect a mix of smaller, weaker days and occasional larger, more powerful sets—patience and timing will be key for scoring good sessions.