Reef

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Level 5/10

Swallows

Tobago, Trinidad & Tobago

🪸Sharp reef🌀Strong rips

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Swallows is Tobago's alternative when Mount Irvine is closing out—a reef break that handles bigger swells with more order. Less crowded than the main spot, it offers a mellower option for experienced surfers.

Swallows surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast

Today4

Poor

0.9mNE@10s

13km/h

0.9m@10s

13km/h

Thu5

Poor

0.8mNE@11s

15km/h

0.8m@11s

15km/h

Fri6

Poor

0.6mNNE@9s

17km/h

0.6m@9s

17km/h

Sat7

Poor

0.7mE@11s

17km/h

0.7m@11s

17km/h

Sun8

Poor

0.7mESE@10s

14km/h

0.7m@10s

14km/h

Mon9

Poor

0.6mESE@11s

13km/h

0.6m@11s

13km/h

Tue10

Poor

0.7mNNE@15s

15km/h

0.7m@15s

15km/h

Wed11

Poor

0.9mESE@13s

16km/h

0.9m@13s

16km/h

Thu12

Poor

0.8mE@12s

14km/h

0.8m@12s

14km/h

Fri13

Poor

0.5mNNE@10s

13km/h

0.5m@10s

13km/h

Groomed 5+ days out, less certain

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Today's ConditionsToday's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 13 km/h · PM 12 km/h · Tide at 5am (0.2m)

Swell

0.9m

NE(49°)

Score: 12/25

Period

10s

Mid-period swell

Score: 6/25

Wind

13km/h

ESE(119°)

Score: 24/25

Weather

29°C

0.2mm23%

First light 5:25amSunrise 5:55amSunset 5:37pmLast light 6:07pm

Windswell

0.2m@2s

Secondary

0.3m

Confidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Swell0.9m @10s NE outside window

Wind13 km/h ESE offshore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 10:00am–1:53pm · through highIdeal tide: 0.6–1.5m

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°C

27°

30°

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27°

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28°

27°

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28°

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2m1.0

sec

10s

11s

10s

11s

15s

13s

12s

10s

swell

windkm/h

12g22

15g35

15g37

13g33

12g24

13g25

16g37

17g42

15g39

12g25

11g20

17g40

19g44

20g47

16g33

17g33

19g44

19g48

15g46

12g36

15g29

13g32

15g37

15g40

11g36

12g24

14g35

13g35

15g39

13g39

13g30

14g34

15g40

16g43

16g41

15g34

16g36

16g40

16g42

14g41

18g38

18g42

13g40

11g37

13g33

11g28

12g29

14g39

15g44

14g44

tidem

5:30am0.2m

12:00pm0.7m

6:00pm0.3m

6:18am0.2m

12:38pm0.8m

6:55pm0.2m

1:10am0.7m

6:54am0.2m

1:10pm0.8m

7:30pm0.1m

1:52am0.7m

7:30am0.2m

1:42pm0.8m

8:12pm0.1m

2:30am0.7m

7:55am0.2m

2:03pm0.8m

8:40pm0.0m

3:07am0.7m

8:21am0.2m

2:30pm0.8m

9:21pm0.0m

3:42am0.6m

8:42am0.3m

3:04pm0.8m

9:52pm0.0m

4:20am0.6m

9:21am0.3m

3:37pm0.8m

10:23pm0.0m

4:54am0.6m

9:55am0.3m

4:12pm0.8m

Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

5:30 am

Low · 0.19m

12:00 pm

High · 0.71m

6:00 pm

Low · 0.26m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Poor

Components

Swell Direction0/25

Swell Size12/25

Swell Period6/25

Wind24/25

Raw Score42/100

Adjustments

🌊 Tide+1

💨 Gusty Wind-5

⚠️ Weak Component-10

Adjusted Score28/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score28

🌊 Partly in the tide window

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Location & Conditions

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Swell0.9m @10s NE outside window

Wind13 km/h ESE offshore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: N (350°)
Direction range: 320° - 20°
Size range: 0.8m - 2.5m
Ideal size: 1.6m - 2.1m
Height multiplier: 0.97×
Ideal period: 14s+

Wind Requirements

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

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide: mid
Optimal range: 0.6m - 1.5m

Water temp

27°C

Wetsuit

Boardshorts / Rashguard

Difficulty

5/10

Crowd level

2/10

Access: Tobago. Near Mount Irvine.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of wave is Swallows?

Swallows is a reef break in Tobago, Trinidad & Tobago, with peaks that run both left and right.

What swell works best at Swallows?

Swallows picks up swell from the NW round to the NNE, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the N. It starts working at around 0.8m and handles up to about 2.5m, with the sweet spot around 1.6 to 2.1m. Period matters too: aim for 14s or longer, as anything under 10s tends to be weak. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.

What wind is offshore at Swallows?

A SE wind is dead offshore at Swallows, and anything from the E round to the S keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 6am to 10am. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.

What tide is best at Swallows?

Swallows is at its best around mid tide, roughly 0.6m to 1.5m on the local chart.

When is the best time of year to surf Swallows?

The most reliable run of swell at Swallows comes Nov to Mar. There's a second window in Sep to Oct too. Alternative when Mount Irvine closing out.

How cold is the water at Swallows?

The water at Swallows averages around 27°C, so boardshorts or a rashguard will do. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.

Is Swallows good for beginners?

It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 5/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. The lineup is usually quiet (crowd 2/10). Alternative when Mount Irvine closing out.