Beach
both
Level 4/10

Salibia

Trinidad, Trinidad & Tobago
🌀Strong rips

Salibia is Trinidad's national surf hub—host of the national championships and the island's most consistent wave. The beach break delivers reliable surf throughout winter, drawing the local community and visiting surfers alike.

Salibia surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast
Today20
5
Poor
0.9m@6s
17km/h
Mon21
0
Poor
0.6m@6s
16km/h
Tue22
6
Poor
0.8m@5s
17km/h
Wed23
12
Poor
1.1m@5s
15km/h
Thu24
20
Poor
1.3m@6s
16km/h
Fri25
23
Poor
1.4m@6s
15km/h
Sat26
32
Poor
1.2m@7s
14km/h
Sun27
34
Poor
1.2m@5s
13km/h
Mon28
29
Poor
1.0m@5s
11km/h
Tue29
14
Poor
0.0m@11s
16km/h
5+ days out, less certain

Today's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 15 km/h · PM 17 km/h
Swell
0.9m
ENE(78°)
Score: 13/25
Period
6s
Short period / windswell
Score: 2/25
Wind
17km/h
SE(127°)
Score: 0/25
Weather
29°C
0.0mm81%
First light 5:23amSunrise 5:53amSunset 6:01pmLast light 6:31pm
Windswell0.4m@2sSecondary0.2mConfidence
100%

Location & Conditions

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0°45°90°135°180°225°270°315°NESW
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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 6:50am–6:31pm · risingIdeal tide: 0.2–2.5m
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2m1.0
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swell
windkm/h
14g26
16g39
18g45
17g43
17g36
13g28
14g34
17g40
17g42
17g33
17g35
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14g31
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12g48
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tidem
5:00am0.1m
12:15pm0.4m
10:10pm0.6m
6:00am0.1m
12:54pm0.5m
5:30pm0.3m
6:30am0.1m
1:30pm0.5m
6:15pm0.3m
12:40am0.7m
7:06am0.1m
1:40pm0.6m
6:54pm0.2m
1:18am0.7m
7:30am0.0m
1:55pm0.7m
7:30pm0.1m
1:45am0.8m
7:55am0.1m
2:12pm0.8m
8:06pm0.1m
2:16am0.8m
8:24am0.1m
2:36pm0.8m
8:42pm0.0m
3:00am0.8m
8:51am0.1m
3:02pm0.9m
9:24pm0.0m
3:37am0.8m
9:30am0.1m
3:40pm0.9m
Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

5:00 am
Low tide - 0.14m
12:15 pm
High tide - 0.43m
3:10 pm
Low tide - 0.36m
10:10 pm
High tide - 0.58m
Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

5
Poor
Components
Swell Direction8/25
Swell Size13/25
Swell Period2/25
Wind0/25
Raw Score23/100
Adjustments
Wind History-3
🌊💨 Windswell-3
🌊 Tide+3
💨 Gusty Wind-5
⚠️ Weak Component-10
Adjusted Score5/100
Confidence
Multiplier×1.00
Final Score5
🌊 Mostly in the tide window

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
NE (45°)
Direction range
20° - 80°
Size range
0.8m - 2m
Ideal size
1.3m - 1.7m
Height multiplier
0.97×
Ideal period
12s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction
W (270°)
Offshore range
240° - 300°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide
all
Optimal range
0.2m - 2.5m

Water temp

27°C

Wetsuit

Boardshorts / Rashguard

Difficulty

4/10

Crowd level

4/10

Access: Northeast Trinidad. National surf hub.

Frequently Asked Questions

What tide is best at Salibia?

The Salibia profile favors the recorded tide range, ideally between 0.2m and 2.5m 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 Salibia?

The Salibia profile uses wind from W (270°) as its preferred direction, with an offshore range of 240° to 300°. 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 Salibia?

The Salibia scoring profile favors swell from NE (20° to 80°), a swell-height range of 0.8m to 2m, and a reference period of 12s. 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 Salibia?

The main season at Salibia is Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. A secondary window runs Sep, Oct. National championship site. Most consistent in Trinidad.

How do I get to Salibia?

The spot profile lists POS as a nearby airport. The estimated road transfer is 90 minutes. Northeast Trinidad. National surf hub.

What kind of wave is Salibia?

Salibia is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 4/10.

Best Season

Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar

Secondary: Sep, Oct

National championship site. Most consistent in Trinidad.

Getting There

Airport
POS
Drive time
90 min
Data quality
verified

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