Reef
right
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.

10-Day Forecast
Today6
0
Poor
1.1m@11s
21km/h
Fri7
0
Poor
1.3m@6s
19km/h
Sat8
0
Poor
1.2m@7s
14km/h
Sun9
2
Poor
0.9m@9s
15km/h
Mon10
8
Poor
0.6m@9s
10km/h
Tue11
6
Poor
0.6m@10s
14km/h
Wed12
14
Poor
0.5m@10s
13km/h
Thu13
1
Poor
0.7m@6s
15km/h
Fri14
14
Poor
1.1m@14s
18km/h
Sat15
0
Poor
0.1m@7s
19km/h
Groomed Choppy 5+ days out, less certain

Today's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 20 km/h · PM 21 km/h · High tide at 8am (0.6m)
Swell
1.1m
ENE(57°)
Score: 5/25
Period
11s
Medium period swell
Score: 8/25
Wind
21km/h
ENE(77°)
Score: 1/25
Weather
30°C
0.0mm35%
First light 5:21amSunrise 5:51amSunset 6:25pmLast light 6:55pm
Windswell0.7m@3sSecondary0.4mConfidence
100%

Location & Conditions

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 5:18–6:55pm · risingIdeal tide: 0.6–1.8m
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°C
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2m1.0
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swell
windkm/h
19g37
21g48
22g51
21g51
20g47
17g37
20g47
19g45
20g47
18g45
16g30
12g39
14g37
14g42
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15g41
14g36
13g27
10g30
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7g32
12g31
11g25
16g37
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10g34
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9g23
10g26
13g33
15g38
14g40
17g35
17g40
16g43
14g43
13g39
15g44
16g52
19g58
20g59
18g56
20g47
20g47
20g49
19g49
16g47
tidem
2:30am0.2m
8:30am0.6m
1:54pm0.4m
8:20pm0.8m
3:54am0.2m
10:30am0.6m
3:00pm0.4m
9:30pm0.8m
5:18am0.1m
12:15pm0.6m
4:30pm0.4m
6:30am0.1m
1:18pm0.6m
5:54pm0.4m
7:30am0.0m
2:00pm0.7m
6:54pm0.3m
1:15am0.9m
8:10am0.0m
2:38pm0.8m
7:47pm0.3m
2:06am1.0m
8:50am0.0m
3:16pm0.8m
8:38pm0.3m
2:56am1.0m
9:36am0.0m
3:54pm0.8m
9:30pm0.2m
3:43am1.0m
10:10am0.1m
4:30pm0.9m
Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

2:30 am
Low tide - 0.23m
8:30 am
High tide - 0.59m
1:54 pm
Low tide - 0.38m
8:20 pm
High tide - 0.81m
Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

0
Poor
Components
Swell Direction0/25
Swell Size5/25
Swell Period8/25
Wind1/25
Raw Score14/100
Adjustments
🌊💨 Windswell-3
🌊 Tide-1
💨 Gusty Wind-5
⚠️ Weak Component-15
📉 Undersized Swell-7
⚖️ Penalty Stack Cap+5
🚫 Undersized Capmax 64
Adjusted Score0/100
Confidence
Multiplier×1.00
Final Score0
🌊 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
2.5m
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?

Mount Irvine 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 Mount Irvine?

Offshore wind at Mount Irvine blows from the SE (135°). Anything in the 100° to 170° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.

What swell size and direction work best at Mount Irvine?

Mount Irvine wants NNW swell (300° to 360°) between 1.2m and 3m, with a period of 14s or more for quality waves.

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?

Fly into TAB, then allow about 20 minutes by road. 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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