South Point
South Point is Barbados's SE swell magnet—the first spot on the island to catch incoming SE swells. When conditions align, a hollow left peels along the reef with speed and power. Less consistent than the east coast but worth checking when SE swells are running.
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Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SE (135°)
- Direction range
- 100° - 170°
- Size range
- 0.8m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 2.1m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NW (315°)
- Offshore range
- 280° - 350°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid to high
- Optimal range
- 0.6m - 1.8m
Water temp
27°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
7/10
Crowd level
3/10
Access: Southern tip of Barbados. SE swell magnet.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Sep, Oct
First to catch SE swell. Hollow left, long and fast.
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