Surf: Inconsistent, but excellent long rivermouth right peeling over boulders and sand for an easy, open ride. Ideal for longboarding. Swells can be blocked by Ile a Vache unless they come direct from the SSE and have a 7 seconds plus period. Directions: 7 kms SW of Les Cayes follow the river to the coast. Environment: Les Cayes is the main port (exporting coffee and sugarcane) in southern Haiti with a population of 70,000. It is atmospheric, with uneven, narrow and busy streets, overlooked by imposing balconies from colourful colonial buildings.