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.

November at this surf spot in Martinique offers fairly consistent conditions with an average swell height of 1.6m and a decent period of 8.3s, suggesting mostly organized and rideable waves. The dominant swell directions are from the south-southwest (SSW) and south (S), contributing to the majority of waves in the 1–2.5m range, which is ideal for intermediate to advanced surfers. The SSW direction, in particular, produces the highest proportion of larger waves (1.5–2.5m), making it the prime swell direction for quality surf. However, wind conditions are less favorable, with only 16% of the time offering clean, offshore winds. The predominant wind directions are from the west (W, WSW, WNW), which are often onshore or cross-shore, potentially creating choppy or less groomed waves. Surfers should aim for days when lighter winds coincide with SSW swells for the best conditions. Overall, November provides solid surf potential, but wind quality will be the limiting factor.