Tropicana
Tropicana is a quality west coast reef break that turns on when N swells wrap around Barbados. Less consistent than the east coast spots but offers uncrowded waves when conditions align. A good option for surfers exploring beyond Bathsheba.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- N (350°)
- Direction range
- 320° - 20°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 2.1m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- E (90°)
- Offshore range
- 60° - 120°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid to high
- Optimal range
- 0.6m - 1.8m
Water temp
27°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
2/10
Access: Northwest Barbados. Works on N swells.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Tropicana?
Tropicana works best on a mid to high tide, ideally between 0.6m and 1.8m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at Tropicana?
Offshore wind at Tropicana blows from the E (90°). Anything in the 60° to 120° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Tropicana?
Tropicana wants N swell (320° to 20°) between 1.2m and 2.5m, with a period of 14s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Tropicana?
The main season at Tropicana is Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. Quality west coast option on N swells.
How do I get to Tropicana?
Fly into BGI, then allow about 35 minutes by road. Northwest Barbados. Works on N swells.
What kind of wave is Tropicana?
Tropicana is a reef break, a right-hander. Difficulty is rated 6/10.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Quality west coast option on N swells.
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