English
Español
Français
Português
Teiki Mathieu Baillan surfing a self-made Alaya surfboard in Macaroni, Mentawaï, Indonesia. Photo by C. Naslain, 2009.
Enjoy and contribute!
| Find the best surf spots |
|
|
Galion
St Martin
This is an interactive map! Use controls to pan and zoom this map.
|
Datum: WGS84 [ Help ] |
Latitude: 18° 4.48' N |
User rating (0)
- Add to my surfed spots
- Comments (4)
- sessions (0)
- trips (0)
- Photos (1)
- Videos (1)
- Share
- Favourite
-
Your favourites and future surf spot lists
Access
|
This is on the east side of the island, near Orient Beach (the clothing optional beach). You have to take a boat to the spot, and the French-owned and operated staff have a boat to take you out, called the "Ecole de Surf de St. Martin". Follow signs to Galleon beach, then signs to the Butterfly farm. Go straight til you hit the beach at the end of a sandy road. DistanceTake a car WalkInstant access (< 5min) Easy to find?OK Public access?Public access Special accessPaddle > 20mn or Boat |
Surf Spot Characteristics
Alternative name El Galleon, Coconut grove
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityNormal
ExperienceAll surfers
FrequencyRegular
Wave
TypeReef-coral
DirectionRight and left
BottomReef (coral,sharp rocks etc..) with sand
PowerOrdinary
Normal lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Good day lengthLong (150 to 300 m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionEast
Good wind directionSouthWest
Swell sizeStarts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 3m+ / 10ft+
Best tide positionAll tides
Best tide movementFalling tide
More details
Week crowdFew surfers
Week-end crowdFew surfers
Dangers
- Urchins
Additional Information
Park at the end of road of Galleon beach, follow signs to the Butterfly farm, then go to the end of the sandy road. "Club de Surf" is on the right, on the beach. All shapes and sizes available to rent.
Atmosphere
Locals are great, but be prepared to speak combat English/French to find out what you need. Cost for board rental and a boat ride is $18US.
General
A lot of fun, and way better than doing the typical tourist stuff! Stay away from the fatties on Orient Beach, where you'll find way more senior citizens walking around naked than you ever thought possible.
Author: Anonymous Contributors (3)
Comments
By salvo , 17-05-2007
great spot - surf there about 2 times a year and always catch surf.the paddle is not bad. its calm and you go through a channel to get to the line up.also its le galleon not el galleon.if your in st.martin also surf bowls,wilderness,and cupecoy.bowls is across the bay from le galleon wilderness is the n.e.point and cupecoy on the carribean.dont forget your sunscreen!
By Anonymous , 31-03-2007
walk to the point - indeed, walk to the point: into the water, watch for the urchins and in 10 minutes you are in the line up:always something to ride> nice bowl section on the inside and try to go left!
Errors, Feedback
You can edit this page to correct errors or add new information. If you have any problems regarding this page, Send us feedback.
Advertise
On the Go!
Wannasurf.com on your mobile
RSS All the RSS feeds of Wannasurf.com
Newsletter All news by email
By erik , 28-01-2008
Le Galion (Dec 2007) - Waves were small but not a very crowded spot. Great for beginners. You can rent equipment at the surf shop and take lessons. It's a bit expensive but staff very friendly. They only speak french tho, so dont take a lesson if you don't speak french as it will be a waste.