Reef
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Level 5/10

Mount Irvine

Tobago, Trinidad & Tobago
🪸Sharp reef

Mount Irvine is where the Atlantic meets the Caribbean—Tobago's most consistent surf spot delivering quality waves almost daily in season. The reef break produces long rights with hollow sections, working through most tides and handling solid size. The mellow vibe and warm water make it perfect for intermediate to advanced surfers.

Mount Irvine surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast
Today20
7
Poor
0.6m@9s
16km/h
Mon21
0
Poor
0.6m@8s
15km/h
Tue22
0
Poor
0.6m@8s
15km/h
Wed23
0
Poor
0.9m@11s
14km/h
Thu24
19
Poor
1.0m@16s
15km/h
Fri25
12
Poor
1.0m@14s
17km/h
Sat26
28
Poor
1.0m@13s
14km/h
Sun27
1
Poor
0.9m@12s
16km/h
Mon28
25
Poor
0.6m@14s
11km/h
Tue29
15
Poor
0.4m@12s
16km/h
Groomed 5+ days out, less certain

Today's Conditions

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Best session: AfternoonAM 14 km/h · PM 16 km/h · High tide at 12pm (0.4m)
Groomed
Clean faces from offshore winds
Swell
0.6m
E(91°)
Score: 2/25
Period
9s
Short period / windswell
Score: 4/25
Wind
16km/h
SE(124°)
Score: 23/25
Weather
30°C
0.0mm64%
First light 5:22amSunrise 5:52amSunset 6:00pmLast light 6:30pm
Windswell0.4m@2sSecondary0.3mConfidence
100%

Location & Conditions

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

No ideal tide during daylight todayIdeal tide: 0.6–1.8m
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°C
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2m1.0
sec
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swell
windkm/h
12g23
17g40
18g43
17g42
16g36
12g25
15g36
16g40
16g39
14g34
13g25
15g37
15g39
14g39
14g35
15g29
13g37
13g48
15g40
14g38
14g31
15g39
16g44
15g43
16g39
15g33
18g42
18g46
17g43
17g42
19g38
17g42
12g44
10g43
13g35
16g36
15g38
15g40
17g40
17g40
12g28
12g28
11g34
11g37
12g38
15g40
16g45
16g45
16g43
15g41
tidem
5:00am0.1m
12:30pm0.4m
10:10pm0.6m
6:00am0.1m
12:54pm0.5m
5:15pm0.3m
6:30am0.1m
1:30pm0.6m
6:30pm0.3m
12:42am0.7m
7:10am0.1m
1:47pm0.6m
7:06pm0.2m
1:20am0.7m
7:37am0.1m
1:55pm0.7m
7:38pm0.2m
1:47am0.8m
8:00am0.1m
2:21pm0.8m
8:10pm0.1m
2:22am0.8m
8:24am0.1m
2:37pm0.8m
8:48pm0.1m
3:03am0.8m
8:56am0.1m
3:10pm0.8m
9:30pm0.0m
3:43am0.8m
9:30am0.1m
3:42pm0.9m
Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

5:00 am
Low tide - 0.14m
12:30 pm
High tide - 0.42m
3:30 pm
Low tide - 0.37m
10:10 pm
High tide - 0.57m
Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

7
Poor
Components
Swell Direction0/25
Swell Size2/25
Swell Period4/25
Wind23/25
Raw Score29/100
Adjustments
Wind History+4
🌊💨 Windswell-3
🌊 Tide-1
💨 Gusty Wind-5
⚠️ Weak Component-10
📉 Undersized Swell-10
⚖️ Penalty Stack Cap+3
🚫 Undersized Capmax 30
Adjusted Score7/100
Confidence
Multiplier×1.00
Final Score7
✨ Groomed🌊 Slightly below optimal tide

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
NNW (330°)
Direction range
300° - 360°
Size range
1.2m - 3m
Ideal size
2m - 2.6m
Height multiplier
0.97×
Ideal period
14s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction
SE (135°)
Offshore range
100° - 170°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide
mid to high
Optimal range
0.6m - 1.8m

Water temp

27°C

Wetsuit

Boardshorts / Rashguard

Difficulty

5/10

Crowd level

3/10

Access: West coast Tobago. Near golf course.

Frequently Asked Questions

What tide is best at Mount Irvine?

The Mount Irvine profile favors mid to high tide, ideally between 0.6m and 1.8m on the local tide chart. Compare this preference with the forecast tide and local conditions before choosing a session.

What wind direction is offshore at Mount Irvine?

The Mount Irvine profile uses wind from SE (135°) as its preferred direction, with an offshore range of 100° to 170°. Wind speed matters too: light winds outside that range can still produce surfable conditions, while strong offshore winds can make takeoffs difficult.

What swell size and direction work best at Mount Irvine?

The Mount Irvine scoring profile favors swell from NNW (300° to 360°), a swell-height range of 1.2m to 3m, and a reference period of 14s. These are model inputs, not guaranteed breaking-wave heights or a promise that the surf will suit every ability.

When is the best time of year to surf Mount Irvine?

The main season at Mount Irvine is Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. A secondary window runs Sep, Oct. Winter NW swells. Tobago's most accessible.

How do I get to Mount Irvine?

The spot profile lists TAB as a nearby airport. The estimated road transfer is 20 minutes. West coast Tobago. Near golf course.

What kind of wave is Mount Irvine?

Mount Irvine is a reef break, a right-hander. Difficulty is rated 5/10.

Best Season

Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar

Secondary: Sep, Oct

Winter NW swells. Tobago's most accessible.

Getting There

Airport
TAB
Drive time
20 min
Data quality
verified

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