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Le Diamant kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
Martinique · Le Marin
Overview
Le Diamant is a water sports spot located on the south coast of Martinique, facing the famous Diamond Rock (Rocher du Diamant). The beach stretches over 3 kilometres — the longest on the island — and faces south/southwest, with direct exposure to Caribbean swells.
Trade winds from the east to northeast blow side-shore to cross-shore on this beach, ranging from 15 to 25 knots, sometimes exceeding 25 knots during the peak trade wind season (December to June). The best conditions are typically found between 11am and 4pm. The water is rough with chop, powerful waves and strong currents, making this spot strictly for experienced riders.
Le Diamant is considered one of the most challenging spots in Martinique. Violent currents and unpredictable conditions make it a playground exclusively for advanced to expert kitesurfers, wingfoilers and windsurfers. Surfing is also popular here thanks to the reliable swell.
Spot forecast for Le Diamant
Sunrise 05:56 · Sunset 17:41
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Le Diamant: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
434h
in July · 30.5 rideable days
The spot works year-round: 28 rideable days a month on average, at 30 °C. It peaks in July, with 434 hours of usable wind.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 89% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 29 °C. The wettest month is November, with 84 mm.
Monthly averages: Le Diamant
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.0 | 378 h | 29 °C | 46 mm |
| February | 26.5 | 349 h | 29 °C | 41 mm |
| March | 26.5 | 352 h | 30 °C | 29 mm |
| April | 28.5 | 385 h | 31 °C | 40 mm |
| May | 29.5 | 420 h | 31 °C | 53 mm |
| June | 30.0 | 438 h | 31 °C | 71 mm |
| July | 30.5 | 434 h | 31 °C | 74 mm |
| August | 29.5 | 373 h | 31 °C | 77 mm |
| September | 24.0 | 250 h | 31 °C | 71 mm |
| October | 23.0 | 266 h | 31 °C | 79 mm |
| November | 27.5 | 304 h | 30 °C | 84 mm |
| December | 29.0 | 343 h | 29 °C | 43 mm |
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Technical details of Le Diamant spot
The spot works with winds from ENE, E, ESE.
Depending on conditions: NE, SE.
Local association recommendations
Touloulou Surf School, Original Surf School
Spot functioning
The spot works with ENE to ESE trade winds that arrive side-shore on the south-facing beach. The best sessions happen with a well-established easterly wind at 20+ knots. The water is open ocean with waves and chop — no flat water here.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Advanced
On the water
Open ocean water with waves and chop. Sandy bottom. Water temperature 26-29°C year-round (lycra or shorty wetsuit sufficient). Regular southeast swell, reinforced by wind.
Parking
Parking available along Le Diamant beach. Several access points from the D7 coastal road. Residential and tourist area with restaurants and amenities nearby.
Wind specificities
Dominant trade winds from the east to northeast, 15 to 25 knots in season (December to June). Winds can exceed 25 knots during strong trade wind episodes. Afternoons generally offer the most stable conditions. Off-season (July to November), wind is less reliable and tropical storm activity can disrupt conditions.
Hazards
Violent currents: Le Diamant is known for its powerful and unpredictable currents. Never sail alone.
Powerful waves: Swell can be strong, especially on sustained wind days. Shore break can be violent.
Level required: Spot reserved for advanced and expert riders. Beginners and intermediates should head to more suitable spots (Pointe Faula, Le Vauclin).
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