Sargassum at Anse Canot (Marie-Galante): today's conditions
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Anse Canot sits on the western shore of Marie-Galante, in the district of Saint-Louis, a short drive from the village. This page gathers what FanGass knows today about sargassum at Anse Canot: the observed state of the beach, a rating from 0 to 5 and a map placing the bay within its stretch of coast.
The bulletin is recalculated every morning, in time for the moment you plan the day. Alongside the score you get the trend of recent days and the exposure of nearby shorelines, enough to decide whether to stay here or move along the leeward side.
Anse Canot on the sargassum map
What to know about this beach
Anse Canot faces due west, towards the Caribbean Sea, on the sheltered flank of Marie-Galante. Sargassum rafts crossing the tropical Atlantic travel with the easterly trade winds, so they reach the windward shore on the far side of the island first. That geography is why the Saint-Louis coast usually carries less weed than the Capesterre side, though it is never completely out of reach.
Marie-Galante is a rounded limestone plateau, and currents wrapping around its northern and southern points can carry patches down the west coast. A long spell of north-westerly wind, a shift in the current or a heavy arrival offshore can all push clumps into the bay, where shallow water and the curve of the shoreline hold them for a few days.
Frequently asked questions
Why is Anse Canot usually less affected by sargassum?
It opens west, on the leeward side of Marie-Galante. The easterly trade winds drive rafts onto the opposite coast, so the Saint-Louis shore mainly receives what drifts around the ends of the island.
How can I check Anse Canot before driving over?
Open this page on the morning itself. FanGass publishes a 0 to 5 rating for Anse Canot with a map of the surrounding coast, refreshed every day before midday.
When is sargassum most likely on Marie-Galante?
Strandings cluster from spring to late summer, when rafts drift into the Caribbean in numbers. Winter is generally quieter, though no month is entirely free of arrivals.
Which nearby beaches should I compare if Anse Canot is loaded?
Stay on the same western side: Plage de Vieux-Fort to the north and Folle Anse to the south share the leeward exposure. Compare their daily ratings before you set off.