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Saint-Félix beach, located in Gosier, Guadeloupe, is a popular starting point for kitesurfing schools. There is a lively small fishing port with its pelicans and an authentic local atmosphere. It's a convenient spot to access the nearby sailing areas, particularly towards Salines.
Riders appreciate the proximity of the spot and the easy access by car from Gosier marina. The tropical setting with warm water and consistent wind makes it an ideal place to progress.
The wind data shown here comes from ERA5 (via Open-Meteo) over 4 years, reprocessed to reflect realistic conditions.
👉 Average wind has been calibrated to avoid the usual underestimation of models.
👉 Gusts have been corrected by a median ratio to avoid unrealistic extreme values.
👉 Each day is summarized by the median wind (P50) observed during useful hours (8am–8pm), then classified into wind ranges.
👉 The weighted mode mixes average wind and gusts to best reflect felt wind.
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chopThe Saint-Félix spot mainly serves as a base for boat trips to areas like Salines or Bois Jolan. With East wind, dominant year-round, it provides perfect side-shore conditions on the southern spots, with a flat to chop water surface inside the reef. Launching is done from the sandy beach, but it is small and surrounded by trees, so take-off requires technique to avoid wind shadow.
By boat, you can quickly reach areas where you can stand for a long time in shallow water, up to 50 cm in some places. Be careful to navigate inside the reef for freeride or foil, as there are small waves outside. In Northeast wind, the wind can become irregular near the coast, better to move offshore. Schools like Just'in Kite provide equipment on-site and take you by boat for 2h30 sessions.
The ideal conditions are with wind from East to East-Northeast, side-shore regular at 15-25 knots for a clean and consistent water surface.
The water is turquoise and warm, around 30°C, with a flat water surface inside and chop in strong winds. Small waves form outside, ideal for light surfing.
Currents are generally weak in the protected lagoons, but they can strengthen near channels or outside the reef. Tides have little influence on the main spot, with a moderate range in Guadeloupe.
Opt for kite sizes of 9 to 12 m² in light trade wind, or 7 to 9 m² when it picks up in high season.
The wind regime is provided by the East-NE trade winds, blowing at an average of 3 to 5 Beaufort, stronger during the December to April season. February offers the most consistent conditions with pure East wind. The current score is 57/100 with 215 degrees, which is South-West side-off, less optimal than East.
The climate is warm tropical year-round in Guadeloupe, with pleasant temperatures around 24-30°C. The rainy season runs from June to December, but the wind remains reliable. The best months for kiting are from January to March, with stable and sunny weather.
The depth is gradual with a sandy bottom in the lagoon, allowing for standing for a long time up to 50 meters from the shore at high tide.
The water reaches 28-30°C year-round, perfect without a wetsuit in summer, but a lycra protects from the sun and the reef.
