Barbados' best-known wave, a reef break off Bathsheba on the Atlantic coast, with a right and a shorter left. Has hosted contests and works with Atlantic swell and west wind.
Break
reef break, lefts and rights; faces NNE
Level
advanced
Best swell
NE, E, N
Best wind
W, WNW, NW (offshore)
Best tide
all tides
Season
Oct-Mar (North Atlantic swells)
Typical size
1-3 m
Crowd
medium
Hazards
Shallow reef and rocks; Strong currents; Boulders on the inside
Nearby spots
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