Swallows
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.
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Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- N (350°)
- Direction range
- 320° - 20°
- Size range
- 0.8m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 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.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Sep, Oct
Alternative when Mount Irvine closing out.
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