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.

February at Martinique, Canada, offers surfable conditions with an average swell height of 1.7m and a consistent period of 8.6s, providing reasonable energy for decent rides. The swell primarily comes from the south and southwest, with the SSW direction dominating (peaking at 7.7% for 1-1.5m waves and 6.13% for 1.5-2m waves). This suggests a mix of medium-sized waves, with some larger sets (2-2.5m) occurring around 3.82% of the time. While smaller waves (0.5-1.5m) are frequent, overhead conditions (over 2.5m) are rare but present, mainly from the S-SSW quadrant. Wind conditions are less favorable, with only 18% ideal for surfing. The dominant winds are from the W-NW, often blowing at 20-40kph, which can create choppy or crossed-up conditions. Stronger winds (30-50kph) from the WNW and NW directions are frequent, further reducing clean surf windows. The best opportunities arise when winds are light (0-20kph) from the E-SE, but these are relatively uncommon. Overall, February delivers rideable waves, but wind interference and variable swell direction mean patience and timing are key—early mornings or rare offshore wind days will offer the cleanest sessions.