Basse-Pointe Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Martinique – North Coast)
| Name: | Basse-Pointe |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: NNE | Offshore Wind: SSW |
Basse-Pointe on the North Coast is an exposed reef break that has fairly consistent surf. Winter and spring are the best times of year to visit. The best wind direction is from the south southwest with some shelter here from northeast winds. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the ideal swell angle is from the north northeast. A choice of left and right reefs. A fairly popluar wave that can sometimes get crowded Hazards include urchins, rips and rocks.
Overall Basse-Pointe Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Basse-Pointe surf quality by season and Basse-Pointe surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Basse-Pointe |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Basse-Pointe:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Charlot | 4 mi |
| Second closest break | Bagasse | 4 mi |
| Third closest break | Le Lorrain | 5 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Anse Couleuvre | 6 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Ceron | 7 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Basse-Pointe: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Eastern Caribbean Buoy | 194 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | East of Martinique Buoy | 330 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | SE Atlantic Buoy | 493 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | SW Atlantic Buoy | 493 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | West Atlantic Buoy | 544 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Basse-Pointe: |
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| Closest tide station | Fort-de-France, Martinique | 21 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Roseau, Dominica | 35 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Castries, St. Lucia | 60 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Vieux Fort Bay, St. Lucia | 79 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe | 98 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Basse-Pointe: |
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| Closest ski area | Mount Pleasant (United States) | 1636 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Wolf Ridge Ski Resort (United States) | 1926 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Wintergreen Resort (United States) | 1927 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Appalachian Ski Mountain (United States) | 1942 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Sapphire Valley (United States) | 1948 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Basse-Pointe: |
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| Closest city location | Basse-Pointe (Martinique) | 1 mi |
| Second closest city location | Le Lorrain (Martinique) | 4 mi |
| Third closest city location | Le Morne-Rouge (Martinique) | 7 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Saint-Pierre (Martinique) | 10 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Sainte-Marie (Martinique) | 11 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Basse-Pointe is Le Lamentin (Fort-de-france) Airport (FDF) in Antilles, 33 km (20 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Basse-Pointe is Canefield Airport (DCF) in Dominica, 60 km (37 miles) away.
- Third is Melville Hall (Dominica) Airport (DOM) in Dominica, 78 km (48 miles) away.
- George F L Charles (Castries) Airport (SLU) in St. Lucia Island is 95 km (59 miles) away.
- Hewanorra International (Hewandorra) Airport (UVF), also in St. Lucia Island is the fifth nearest airport to Basse-Pointe and is 128 km (80 miles) away.
