Plage de l’Anse l’Etang
France · Martinique
The Anse l’Etang beach in Tartane, on the Caravelle peninsula, is a long stretch of fine sand facing the Atlantic. Well-equipped with picnic areas under the trees and a lifeguard station, it attracts bathers and surfers in a lively local atmosphere.
The spot is known for its waves on three distinct peaks, accessible after a lagoon. The east wave is suitable for longboarding, the middle one for shortboarding, and the left Cocoa for advanced surfers near the rocks.
Close to Tartane, a fishing village, it is a popular spot for locals for surfing, with schools and rentals nearby, although kitesurfing is less documented here.
Historical averages by month — not a live forecast.
The Anse l’Etang beach is oriented towards the Atlantic, with a typical trade wind of Martinique blowing mainly from NE to E, making it a side-on or side-shore spot for kitesurfing depending on the season. The water state varies with the tides: at low tide, the lagoon protects a calm area for launching, but you must cross it to reach the outer waves; at high tide, access is more direct but the current intensifies.
The navigation area extends over the three wave peaks: east for gentle waves, middle for intermediates, and west (Cocoa) for advanced with nearby rocks. Launching is done from the sandy beach after the lagoon, with take-off possible under the trees but beware of local wind shadow. The best months are January, February, March, April, May, August, October, November, and December, with a wind score around 55/100 and actual speeds around 15-25 knots (the 210 kts data seems erroneous).
Local feature: Atlantic exposure that generates chop to wave quickly with swell, ideal for strapless or towed surfing, but watch for shifting sandbanks and return to shore.
Sources :magazine.sportihome.com · ucpa.com · zananas-martinique.com · voyage-martinique.fr
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