Bananler
Bananler is a rare Basse-Terre surf spot—a black sand beach break that catches SE swells on Guadeloupe's volcanic island. The mellow vibe and unique volcanic setting make this worth exploring when conditions align.
Today's Conditions
Location & Conditions
Tide Times
Strike Score Breakdown
Location & Conditions
Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SE (135°)
- Direction range
- 100° - 170°
- Size range
- 0.6m - 2m
- Ideal size
- 1.6m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 12s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NW (315°)
- Offshore range
- 280° - 350°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
- Optimal range
- 0.2m - 2.5m
Water temp
27°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
4/10
Crowd level
2/10
Access: Basse-Terre south. Black sand beach.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Sep, Oct
Rare, Bass ferrai, sandy must busy. Black sand, multy bus.
Getting There
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