Petit & Grand Macabou

Quiet bays south of Le Vauclin. The wind blows onshore to side-on. Petit Macabou is calmer, and Grand Macabou has more shorebreak. Seasonal sargassum can pile up on the beach, and if you go downwind you have to plan the ride back upwind.

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Spot guide

Island
Martinique
Difficulty rating
■ Intermediate spot
Today's rating, which adds wind, gusts and swell, is in the live forecast.
Riding
chop, freeride, foil, downwinder
Beach faces
ESE (about 120°)
Best wind
From the N to E or SSE to SW (side-shore)
Offshore (avoid)
From the W to NNW
Season
Trades about 12–20 kt, strong season Nov/Dec–May; monthly averages are highest Jan–Jul and lightest around Aug–Oct.
Nearest airport report
Martinique Aimé Césaire International TFFF
Location
14.5051, -60.8241 (approximate)

Kite schools & rentals

Kite schoolAirflyPointe Faula, Le Vauclinairfly972.comPhone +596 596 76 25 31WhatsApp +596 696 41 67 27info@airfly972.comInstagram @airfly972Details found 2026-11. Confirm before booking.
Kite schoolClub Nautique du VauclinPointe Faula, Le Vauclinwww.clubnautiquevauclin.frPhone +596 596 74 50 83Details found 2026-11. Confirm before booking.
Kite schoolAlizé FunAnse Michel / Cap Chevalier, Sainte-Annewww.alizefunkitemartinique.comPhone +596 696 91 71 06Instagram @alizefunkitemartiniqueDetails found 2026-11. Confirm before booking.
School and rentalBaz'NotikPointe du Bout, Les Trois-Îletswww.baznotik.mqPhone +596 696 89 36 61Instagram @baznotikDetails found 2026-11. Confirm before booking.
School and rentalCKS Martinique – Cora Kite SchoolCap Est (Le François)Phone +596 696 54 31 21Details found 2026-11. Confirm before booking.
Kite schoolAzur KitePhone +596 696 07 21 12Details found 2026-11. Confirm before booking.
Kite schoolKite Center 972Phone +596 696 33 54 82Details found 2026-11. Confirm before booking.
Kite schoolMadinina KitesurfPhone +596 696 76 98 00Details found 2026-11. Confirm before booking.
Kite schoolBlue Lagoon KitesurfPointe Faula, Le Vauclinbluelagoonkitesurf.comPhone +596 696 94 81 63Details found 2026-11. Confirm before booking.

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