Sargassum at Plage de l'Autre Bord (Le Moule): today's beach report
Moderate
Some weed
At Le Moule, Plage de l'Autre Bord stretches on the far side of the bay from the town centre, along the eastern face of Grande-Terre. The tracking of sargassum at Plage de l'Autre Bord published here covers this beach alone, not an average for the commune.
Every morning the page shows a 0 to 5 rating, a note on what the shore looks like, and a map of the east coast with the other spots in the area. This side of the island changes fast, so a daily reading is worth more than an impression from two days ago.
Plage de l'Autre Bord on the sargassum map
What to know about this beach
The east coast of Grande-Terre is the most exposed face of the island, taking the trade winds and Atlantic swell with nothing in front of it. A northeast-facing beach like this one therefore sits on the front line for sargassum arrivals, along with the rest of the windward shoreline in the commune.
The bay at Le Moule is partly rimmed by a reef, which is why the swell breaks offshore and why surfers know the place. That barrier slows part of the incoming rafts, though the water held between coral and sand can also keep mats close in for several days. Compared with the southern beaches around Saint-François, this stretch reacts earlier and more strongly as soon as an easterly flow sets in.
Frequently asked questions
Is Plage de l'Autre Bord often affected by sargassum?
It faces northeast on the Atlantic side of Grande-Terre, the island's most exposed flank. Arrival periods show up here early, before they reach the sheltered beaches of the leeward coast.
How do I find out what the beach looks like this morning?
The FanGass map publishes a daily 0 to 5 rating for Plage de l'Autre Bord along with a written note. Make it the habit before leaving Le Moule, Sainte-Anne or wherever you are staying.
Does sargassum get in the way of surfing at Le Moule?
Mats can clutter the paddle-out zone and the shoreline without stopping the swell from working. Reading the day's score helps you decide between coming here and postponing the session.
Where should I go if the east coast is loaded?
The leeward coast of Basse-Terre, to the west, is generally the least affected side of the archipelago. Factor in the drive from Le Moule and check the day's ratings on the map first.