Île Tintamarre Island
Uninhabited Caribbean islet near Saint Martin
A small uninhabited islet near Saint‑Martin, Île Tintamarre attracts day trips for sandy coves, snorkeling and boat picnics from nearby islands.
Île Tintamarre at a Glance#
Address: Île Tintamarre (Caribbean islet), near Saint Martin / French Antilles
About Île Tintamarre#
Île Tintamarre is a small, uninhabited islet in the northeastern Caribbean near the island of Saint Martin. The island is known for its natural shoreline and marine environment rather than for built attractions.
Day-trip visitors typically come by private boat or charter for swimming, snorkeling over fringing reefs and beach stops; there are no public facilities or permanent settlements on the islet. Landing conditions vary with sea state and there are no formal services.
Tintamarre sits off the coast of Saint Martin in the Leeward Islands and is reached by short boat passages from ports on Saint Martin.
- Access: The islet has no permanent population and is commonly visited by boaters from Saint Martin for day trips focused on snorkeling and beaches.
How to Get to Île Tintamarre#
Best reached by private boat or organised day trips from neighbouring islands and harbours; services depend on local operators and weather.
Tips for Visiting Île Tintamarre#
- Boat charters are the usual way to visit-coordinate with licensed operators in nearby islands or territories.
- Respect local conservation rules-small Caribbean islets often have sensitive bird habitats and restricted landing zones.
Best Time to Visit Île Tintamarre#
The dry season is generally the easiest time to plan small boat trips.
Weather & Climate near Île Tintamarre#
Tropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 23°C to 31°C. Moderate rainfall (956 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 23° - 28° | 25° | 49 mm | - | - | 5.3 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 23° - 28° | 25° | 45 mm | - | - | 5.3 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 23° - 28° | 25° | 44 mm | - | - | 5.3 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 23° - 29° | 26° | 60 mm | - | - | 5.1 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 24° - 29° | 27° | 92 mm | - | - | 4.9 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 25° - 30° | 27° | 59 mm | - | - | 5.4 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 25° - 30° | 28° | 66 mm | - | - | 5.9 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 25° - 31° | 28° | 96 mm | - | - | 5.5 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 25° - 31° | 28° | 123 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 25° - 31° | 28° | 115 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 122 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 23° - 29° | 26° | 85 mm | - | - | 5.1 m/s | - | - |
