Kitesurfing Petit Havre — Guadeloupe (Le Gosier)

Wind & Conditions

SE-facing bay on Guadeloupe's south coast. Shore normal ~135°. ENE trade 18–28 kt reliably side-shore on SE coast. Reef-protected flat water; kite schools established here. Best Dec–Jun. Warm water year-round.

About Petit Havre — Guadeloupe (Le Gosier)

Petit Havre sits in a sheltered southeast-facing bay on Guadeloupe's south coast, near the commune of Le Gosier. The bay's orientation is the headline: with the shore normal around 135°, the ENE trade winds arrive almost perfectly side-shore. That's the geometry you want — you ride across the bay rather than drifting downwind into the reef or upwind into nothing. Getting to Petit Havre is straightforward from Le Gosier, which lies on the southern coast of Grande-Terre, Guadeloupe's eastern island. The beach is a known kite spot with schools operating here, meaning the approach and setup are well-established rather than exploratory. Expect company on the water on good wind days. The reef earns its keep. It buffers incoming Atlantic swell and keeps the water consistently flat to mildly textured — the kind of conditions that reward progression riding and make for clean sessions when the trades are running. What the forecast shows broadly reflects what you'll find on the water, which matters when you're travelling and working from limited local knowledge. The trade winds typically blow in the 18–28 kt range through the peak window of December to June. That's a strong, consistent band — enough to fly most standard kite sizes, with the upper end being a real workout. The usable wind arc spans 45° through 225°, which puts the ENE quadrant squarely in range. The trades here aren't fickle; they're the backbone of Caribbean kiting. Show up in the peak season and you're likely going to ride. Outside December–June, trade consistency drops off. Sessions are still possible, but the reliable daily window narrows. The water is warm year-round — this is the tropics — so wetsuits are unnecessary and most riders are in boardshorts and a rash guard. Because schools operate here and the spot is established, expect a busy lineup on the best wind days. Side-shore conditions mean that launching and landing along the beach requires care — clear of swimmers, clear of other kiters, and with someone on the lines if the beach is crowded. Flat water and a forgiving wind angle make Petit Havre accessible to intermediates working on their riding, while the consistent trade strength keeps it interesting for more experienced riders looking to log fast, flat sessions. For food after a session, A KA DIAZ restaurant is nearby. Petit Havre is a well-developed, reef-protected flat-water spot with a proven wind track record. Not a secret, but for good reason.

Best Season

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World Ranking

Not globally ranked, but a kitesurf destination — a local favourite worth a check when the wind lines up.

Location

Petit Havre — Guadeloupe (Le Gosier), Le Gosier, Guadeloupe, France, France

Lat: 16.1852, Lon: -61.4733