Sargassum at Anse de Mays (Moustique), Marie-Galante: today's status
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Anse de Mays, also known as Moustique beach, lies just north of Saint-Louis on the western side of Marie-Galante. It opens toward the northwest, across the channel that separates the island from mainland Guadeloupe. This page reports on sargassum at Anse de Mays, one day at a time.
Expect the day's status, a 0 to 5 rating for how much weed to plan around, and a map that sets the cove in the context of the whole island. Everything is renewed each morning, which is what you need to choose between the west and east coasts before taking the car out.
Anse de Mays / Moustique on the sargassum map
What to know about this beach
A northwest-facing beach on Marie-Galante sits squarely in the lee. Sargassum comes in from the east with the trade winds and meets the Atlantic side of the island first, several kilometres away. To reach this cove it has to work around the northern or southern headlands, and that detour filters a great deal, which is why ratings here usually run lower than at Capesterre.
Two things temper that. A shore open to the northwest can pick up northerly swell in season, which sometimes brings in weed that has drifted through the channel from Les Saintes. Saint-Louis is also one of the island's ferry landings, so the cove is quick to reach from the village and just as quick to check before you commit to a swim.
Frequently asked questions
Why is Anse de Mays less exposed to sargassum?
It sits on the Caribbean coast of Marie-Galante and faces northwest, with its back to the trade winds. Rafts arriving from the east strand on the Atlantic side first and only reach here after rounding the island.
How do I check conditions before heading down?
The FanGass map posts a status and a 0 to 5 rating for Anse de Mays every morning. One look before you set off tells you whether the west coast is the right call today.
How different is it from the east coast of the island?
The two sides can read very differently on the same day: Capesterre and La Feuillère take arrivals head-on, while the Saint-Louis area often stays out of the main line.
Can I stop here when arriving by ferry?
Saint-Louis is one of the landing points on Marie-Galante and the cove lies just north of the village, so a short stop works. Check the day's rating first rather than assuming clear water.