GUIDE: GUADELOUPE GRANDE TERRE KITE SPOTS
🎯 In short: This Guide
Grande-Terre is home to Guadeloupe's most famous spots: the lagoons of Saint-François and Sainte-Anne to the south, the waves of Le Moule, and the long beach of Port-Louis to the north, plus Les Salines and Pointe des Châteaux. The water is translucent, and you can ride in 50 cm of depth, but take-offs can sometimes be wind-shadowed and crowded.
Live Conditions
GlissEvolution provides live wind data, high-resolution forecasts, tide charts, and webcams on our dedicated weather pages:
► Live Weather & Wind Guadeloupe · Le Moule
► Live Weather & Wind Guadeloupe · Sainte-Anne
► Live Weather & Wind Guadeloupe · Saint-François
► Live Weather & Wind Guadeloupe · Pointe des Châteaux
► Live Weather & Wind Guadeloupe · Port-Louis
► Live Weather & Wind Guadeloupe · Plage des Salines
► All spots: Weather & Spot Guide (74 spots across France and Europe) Kite and wing equipment is in our Kitesurf and Wing Foil worlds.
Guadeloupe, the butterfly island with countless kite spots. This article covers the spots of Grande Terre.
The Guadeloupe archipelago is a cluster of islands in the southern Caribbean Sea. Its two main islands resemble a butterfly. Here, you'll discover all the diverse landscapes of the Lesser Antilles: white or black sand beaches, small coves or expansive stretches, palm-fringed or rocky shores, deep waters, the Soufrière volcano, lagoons, hot or cold waterfalls, and a host of small and large neighboring islands.
Grande Terre South Coast:
Saint-François
Riding Disciplines: Surf, freeride, foil, wing
Rider Level: Intermediate to expert
Two Spots: the Méridien spot and another right next to the fishing port. Most riders here are on wing foil or fun boards.
The spot is located in a narrow lagoon. Navigation takes place around numerous boats at anchor.
Sailing schools are available for Optimist, dinghies, or windsurf boards.
Spot: This beautiful lagoon offers clear water and the chance to ride in just 50 cm of depth. It's often crowded, and the take-off zone can be wind-shadowed.
Anchorage is good and safe.
Sideshore conditions are disturbed by NE wind.
Sideshore with EAST wind
Southeast: consistent SIDE ON
Sainte-Anne
Riding Discipline: Surf
Rider Level: Intermediate to expert.
One of Guadeloupe's most stunning waves, located directly in front of Sainte-Anne village.
La Caravelle beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in Guadeloupe, home to the Club Med. This small basin delivers incredible flat conditions for freestyle and freeride.
Spot: Shore take-off is tricky due to disturbed wind and coconut trees. A boat launch is almost essential.
Extremely uncomfortable anchorage.
Offshore side, disturbed by NE wind.
Perfect side shore with East wind.
Onshore side with SE wind.
Salines Beach
Riding Disciplines: Surf, freeride, foil, wing.
Rider Level: Beginner to expert.
Spot: This spot gets very busy when the wind is up. You can launch from the beach between the coconut trees with ON SHORE wind.
The large, flat basin is perfect for freeride and freestyle. It gets so crowded that it's difficult for beginners. Schools launch boats from the middle of the bay.
You can ride waves on the coral reef, just offshore from the beach.
Wind: SIDESHORE.
Level: Intermediate to expert.
Proper boat mooring is available.
Pointe des Châteaux
Discipline: Surf
Level: Advanced and expert.
Spot: North of Pointe des Châteaux, you'll find several beach take-off points. Enjoy flat water in the small basins, extending to the coral reef which is not far from the coast.
On good days, you can surf the waves here. Just be careful, the reef is close.
Mooring here is extremely uncomfortable.
North Coast of Grande Terre:
Le Moule
Discipline: Surf
Level: Advanced and expert.
Guadeloupe's most famous Surf spot.
Take-off from the shore is tricky, and the wave breaks over rocks.
Port Louis
Riding Disciplines: Surf, freeride, and freestyle.
Level: Advanced to expert.
One of Guadeloupe's most beautiful waves, located opposite the village of Sainte-Anne.
Shore take-off is complicated here, and the spot features a shore break over various reefs.
Extremely uncomfortable anchorage.
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Our favorite gear picks:
GlissEvolution stocks the biggest kitesurf brands you see out on the water at our local spots:
Duotone, Eleveight, Flysurfer, Naish, North, Airush, Slingshot, Ozone, Liquid Force.
All these brands offer complete ranges, with allround models and specialized options for freestyle, freeride, wave, or big air riding.
Our favorite kite and wing gear for the Antilles:
Personally, I'm a fan of strapless surfing. I recommend a Duotone Whip or Fish board. These boards are incredibly versatile and compact, thanks to their noseless shape. For travel, nothing beats them. They'll perform perfectly for light wind freeride or freestyle, and they're ready for those epic wave sessions. Alternatively, check out the Duotone Hybrid SLS, no need to bring a foil board with this one!
My Antilles quiver this year includes the Juice 11m² and Neo SLS 8m². I ride both the Juice and the Neo SLS with a foil from 8 knots, just like my girlfriend who rides the Doll.
Greg, who rides twintip, would suggest a Duotone Jaime Textreme or an Eleveight Master, matched with a Duotone Evo or Eleveight RS for sending loops.
This year, his quiver features the Eleveight RS for big air and old school riding. It's also great for unhooked riding, as the new version of this kite is astounding in its versatility. He also brings a WS 9m² for those beautiful wave and foil sessions, which he prefers with straps.
Our favorite foil gear:
For kite foil, the Duotone Pace board paired with either the Spirit Carve foil or Spirit GT remains our top choice.
I opted for a Moses kit 91/633. It's easy and stable, with a higher top speed than I typically use for leisurely cruising. The lighter weight also means I can bring back an extra two liters of rum on my return flight compared to an aluminum version!
Our favorite wing gear:
For wing surf, we recommend a lightweight board for travel and a wing with a wishbone for light wind. The JKS carbon Limited edition board with its Moses kit 92/950 foil, accompanied by a Duotone Echo or Slick wing, is perfect for light wind freeride and freestyle. For waves, grab an HB Flair or Ozone Wasp.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the spots on the south coast of Grande-Terre?
Saint-François (two spots in the lagoon, including the Méridien spot), Sainte-Anne (one of Guadeloupe's most beautiful waves + a flat basin for freestyle), Salines beach, and Pointe des Châteaux.
What are the spots on the north coast of Grande-Terre?
Le Moule, a renowned wave spot, and Port-Louis, with its long beach facing the Grand Cul-de-Sac Marin, which is calmer and suitable for freeride.
Is Grande-Terre suitable for beginners?
Partially: the lagoons allow riding in 50 cm of translucent water, but the take-off areas are often cramped, wind-shadowed, or busy (boats at anchor, sailing schools). An intermediate level is recommended, or supervision from a local school.
Where can I check the wind in Guadeloupe?
On the GlissEvolution weather pages: Le Moule, Sainte-Anne, Saint-François, Pointe des Châteaux, Port-Louis, and Plage des Salines, with live wind and trade wind forecasts.
Key Features
| Section | Key takeaway |
|---|---|
| In short, this guide | Grande-Terre is home to Guadeloupe's most famous spots: the lagoons of Saint-François and Sainte-Anne to the south, the waves of Le Moule, and the long beach of Port-Louis to the north, plus Les Salines... |
| Guadeloupe, the butterfly island with numerous Kite spots: an article focusing on the Grande Terre spots. | The Guadeloupe archipelago is a group of islands. It's located in the southern Caribbean Sea. |
| Saint-François | Surf, freeride, foil, and wing are all on the program here. This spot is for intermediate to expert riders. There are two spots: the Méridien spot and another right next to the fishing port. |
| Sainte-Anne | Discipline: Surf. Level: Intermediate to expert. |
| Plage des Salines | Discipline: Surf, freeride, foil, wing. |
| Pointe des Châteaux | Discipline: Surf. Level: Advanced and expert. |
| Port Louis | Disciplines include surf and freeride, as well as freestyle. Level: Advanced to expert. |
| Our favorite gear | GlissEvolution stocks all the biggest kitesurf brands you see out on our local spots: Duotone, Eleveight, Flysurfer, Naish, North, Airush, Slingshot, Ozone, and more. |
Frequently Asked Questions
In short: key takeaways from this guide
Grande-Terre is home to Guadeloupe's most famous spots. You'll find the lagoons of Saint-François and Sainte-Anne to the south, the waves of Le Moule, and the long beach of Port-Louis to the north. Don't miss Les Salines and Pointe des Châteaux. The water is crystal clear, and you can ride in just 50 cm of depth. Just be aware that take-offs can sometimes be wind-shadowed and crowded.
Saint-François: key takeaways
Surf, freeride, foil, and wing are the disciplines here. This spot is for intermediate to expert riders. There are two spots: the Méridien spot and another right next to the fishing port. Most riders here are on wing foil or fun boards.
Sainte-Anne: key takeaways
Discipline: Surf. Level: Intermediate to expert. This is one of Guadeloupe's most beautiful waves, located right in front of Sainte-Anne village.
Plage des Salines: key takeaways
Disciplines: Surf, freeride, foil, wing. Level: Beginner to expert.
Pointe des Châteaux: key takeaways
Disciplines: Surf. Level: Advanced and expert. This spot is north of Pointe des Châteaux, and beach launches are possible.
Port Louis: key takeaways
Disciplines include surf and freeride, as well as freestyle. Level: Advanced to expert. This is one of Guadeloupe's most beautiful waves, located opposite the village of Sainte-Anne.
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