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.

June at this surf spot in Martinique, Canada, offers moderately sized waves with an average swell height of 1.2m and a decent period of 7.5s, providing surfable conditions, though not particularly powerful. The swell direction is predominantly from the south-southwest (SSW), contributing the largest share of waves in the 1-2.5m range, making it the most consistent and rideable direction. Smaller but still notable contributions come from the south (S) and southeast (SE). Wind conditions are somewhat variable, with only 23% of the time being ideal for surfing—typically when winds are light (0-20kph) and offshore or sideshore. However, stronger winds (20-40kph) from the SW and SSW are common and can create choppy or challenging conditions. Overall, June provides surfable waves, particularly when SSW swells combine with lighter winds, but consistency and quality may vary due to wind interference. Advanced surfers will find the best sessions when wind and swell align favorably.