La Pointe Faula, Martinique
La Pointe Faula, Martinique is a Flat, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE and ENE, E .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
There is Food available on the spot.
Safety first! There is Rescue/Lifeguards on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
La Pointe Faula, Martinique is a Flat, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE and ENE, E .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
There is Food available on the spot.
Safety first! There is Rescue/Lifeguards on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
Go to 'Le Vauclin' and then to 'La Pointe Faula'. Le Vauclin is near 'Le François' if you come from the airport. Airport is 25 minutes by car.
Nearest Airports
Distance
25km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
Go to 'Le Vauclin' and then to 'La Pointe Faula'. Le Vauclin is near 'Le François' if you come from the airport. Airport is 25 minutes by car.
Nearest Airports
Distance
25km from spot
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Riding Conditions in La Pointe Faula, Martinique
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
The water is 25°C during winter period, best period between January and April.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE and ENE, E .
There is Frontal and Trade wind at La Pointe Faula, Martinique.
Average wind is 15 knots, direction is East or Northeast. Trade winds.
Wind usually blows from NE and ENE, E on the spot.
The best moments to come to La Pointe Faula, Martinique are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, November and December .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
The water is 25°C during winter period, best period between January and April.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE and ENE, E .
There is Frontal and Trade wind at La Pointe Faula, Martinique.
Average wind is 15 knots, direction is East or Northeast. Trade winds.
Wind usually blows from NE and ENE, E on the spot.
The best moments to come to La Pointe Faula, Martinique are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, November and December .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
La Pointe Faula, Martinique is a Flat, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Relatively small but efficient launch area, grass and sand. Launching area, between palm trees. Riding out: tricky due to side cliff, beginners can walk out past it and launch there.
Huge lagoon (2 miles of lagoon), flat water. Water at coast is only clear when tide is low. However 1 minute out it is crystal clear.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
La Pointe Faula, Martinique is a Flat, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Relatively small but efficient launch area, grass and sand. Launching area, between palm trees. Riding out: tricky due to side cliff, beginners can walk out past it and launch there.
Huge lagoon (2 miles of lagoon), flat water. Water at coast is only clear when tide is low. However 1 minute out it is crystal clear.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in January, February, March, April, May and December .
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Reefs and Rocks
.
Beach risk reported:
Trees
.
There are riding zones on the spot, be sure you respect them.
Need to know
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in January, February, March, April, May and December .
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Reefs and Rocks
.
Beach risk reported:
Trees
.
There are riding zones on the spot, be sure you respect them.
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Additional information
A parking is available at La Pointe Faula, Martinique.
The spot has Showers and Toilets facilities.
There is Food available on the spot
The left part of the beach is reserved for windsurfing and swimming, the right part is for kitesurfing.
Webcams around La Pointe Faula, Martinique
Webcams around La Pointe Faula, Martinique
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
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Wind stats in Martinique...
Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
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Jan | 55 |
Feb | 60 |
Mar | 54 |
Apr | 54 |
May | 57 |
Jun | 65 |
Jul | 60 |
Aug | 40 |
Sep | 22 |
Oct | 27 |
Nov | 35 |
Dec | 49 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 7 kitesurf schools and 14 kitesurf spots in Martinique.
Best months: January February March April May June December
Best months: January February March April May June December
Accomodation around the spot
La Pointe Faula, Martinique

