Garbage Heap Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Netherlands-Antilles – Saint Martin)

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Garbage Heap Surf Guide

Garbage Heap in Netherlands-Antilles - Saint Martin is an exposed point break. The best wind direction is from the southwest and there is no shelter here from cross shore breezes. The best swell direction is from the northeast. An uncrowded break, even when it is working. Take care of - Urchins.

Garbage Heap Spot Info

Type:	Rating:	Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
Point	3		27.6°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Garbage Heap:

The best conditions reported for surf at Garbage Heap occur when a Northeast swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Southwest.

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What's the best time of year to surf Garbage Heap (for consistent clean waves)?

octoberBest Season: autumn

The best time of year for surfing Garbage Heap with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Autumn and most often the month of October. Clean surfable waves are typically found 10% of the time in October while 79% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 11% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

10%

Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.

blown out

79%

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

11%

Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Garbage Heap Location Map

Interactive Garbage Heap surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Garbage Heap is Grand Case (St. Martin) Airport (SFG) in Antilles, 4 km (2 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Garbage Heap is Wallblake (The Valley) Airport (AXA) in Anguilla Isl., 10 km (6 miles) away.

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Garbage Heap Surf Forecasts:

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16 Day Forecast

Todays Surf Summary
Monday, 4 May 2026, 05:24 Local Time

m, °C	Monday 04
ft, °F	5AM	8AM	11AM	2PM
Wave (m)	N	N	N	E
Period (s)	10	10	10	6
Wind (km/h)
Wind State	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on

Tides at Garbage Heap

Current tide and informaton

For Marigot, 9 km from Garbage Heap.

Next High Water: 11:06pm | 0.35m

Next Low Water: 02:37pm | 0.03m

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Garbage Heap Sea Temperature

Sunny with very warm air temperatures, feeling like 26.0 °C once we account for any wind. Sea temperatures (27.6 °C) very warm too. Staying comfortable in the water at Garbage Heap won't be a problem, but wear at least a rash-vest to keep the UV off.

Today, many surfers would wear a rashvest wetsuit.

Current Temp*: 27.6°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite