Maycocks
Maycocks is Barbados's answer to J-Bay—a long, perfectly lined-up right that peels along a coral reef on the northwest coast. When clean N-NW swells arrive in winter, the wave offers multiple barrel sections connected by racing walls. The east trade winds blow offshore here, creating groomed conditions most mornings. One of the Caribbean's true world-class waves.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- N (350°)
- Direction range
- 320° - 20°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 3m
- Ideal size
- 2m - 2.6m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- E (90°)
- Offshore range
- 60° - 120°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- low to mid
- Optimal range
- 0.3m - 1.2m
Water temp
27°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
7/10
Crowd level
4/10
Access: Northwest coast. Reef entry.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Maycocks?
Maycocks is a reef break in North West Coast, Barbados, that mostly breaks right.
What swell works best at Maycocks?
Maycocks picks up swell from the NW round to the NNE, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the N. It starts working at around 1.2m and handles up to about 3m, with the sweet spot around 2 to 2.6m. Period matters too: aim for 14s or longer, as anything under 10s tends to be weak. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.
What wind is offshore at Maycocks?
An E wind is dead offshore at Maycocks, and anything from the ENE round to the ESE keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 6am to 10am. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.
What tide is best at Maycocks?
Maycocks is at its best around the low to mid tide, roughly 0.3m to 1.2m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf Maycocks?
The most reliable run of swell at Maycocks comes Nov to Apr. There's a second window in Sep to Oct too. Winter N-NW swells. Hurricane swells in fall.
How cold is the water at Maycocks?
The water at Maycocks averages around 27°C, so boardshorts or a rashguard will do. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.
Is Maycocks good for beginners?
Not really. It's rated 7/10 for difficulty and suits experienced surfers. Expect a moderate crowd (4/10) when it's on. Sharp reef. Strong currents on bigger swells.
How do I get to Maycocks?
The nearest airport on our list is BGI, then it's roughly a 40-minute drive. Northwest coast. Reef entry.
What other surf spots are near Maycocks?
The closest breaks we track are Tropicana (2.6 km), Batts Rock (11 km) and Parlour (16 km), handy when Maycocks isn't working. Fun fact: it's the most northerly break we track in Barbados.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
Secondary: Sep, Oct
Winter N-NW swells. Hurricane swells in fall.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
Tropicana
🌴 West coast option • N swell dependent • Uncrowded alternative
Batts Rock
🔥 Caribbean Pipeline • Rare N swell magic • West coast secret
Parlour
🌊 Bathsheba's all-rounder • Shoulders to bombs • Most consistent
Box by Box
📦 Soup Bowl's heavy neighbor • Zander's training ground • Serious reef left
Soup Bowl
🥣 Caribbean's best wave • WSL-quality barrels • Bathsheba beauty
Wilderness
🌀 Barbados' heaviest • Sharp coral reef • Caribbean intensity
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