Plage de la Perle
A wilder beach south of Deshaies, backed by rock and vegetation, with strong surf much of the year.
Updated 12 October 2026
La Perle lies between Deshaies and Pointe Noire, a beach of golden sand backed by rock outcrops and thick vegetation with almost nothing built on it, which makes it wilder than Grande Anse a few kilometres north. The sea here is more exposed and a heavy shore break runs on most days, so it is used by surfers and bodyboarders more than by swimmers. Rocks at either end make good snorkelling when the water is calm.
What's there
- The undeveloped shore - sand and rock with almost nothing built behind it.
- The surf - the shore break that draws surfers and bodyboarders.
- The end rocks - snorkelling ground at either side of the bay when calm.
- The vegetation - thick coastal growth right down to the sand.
When to go
December to April is the driest. Surf is biggest in the winter months. Calm days for snorkelling are unpredictable.
Things to know
The shore break and rip currents are genuinely dangerous and there are no lifeguards. Facilities are limited to a roadside pull-in. Rocks make entry and exit awkward in swell.
Nearby
Deshaies is south, and Pointe Noire is further south.
Key facts
Source: Wikidata, item Q30741126, read on 18 October 2026.
What to pack for Plage de la Perle
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- Reef-safe sunscreen - High SPF that will not bleach the coral you are swimming over. Find on Amazon
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- Quick-dry clothing - Board shorts or synthetics that shrug off spray and dry fast. Find on Amazon
- Quick-dry towel - A microfibre towel packs small and dries in minutes. Find on Amazon
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