Tropicana
Tropicana is a quality west coast reef break that turns on when N swells wrap around Barbados. Less consistent than the east coast spots but offers uncrowded waves when conditions align. A good option for surfers exploring beyond Bathsheba.
Today's Conditions
Location & Conditions
Tide Times
Strike Score Breakdown
Location & Conditions
Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- N (350°)
- Direction range
- 320° - 20°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 2.2m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- E (90°)
- Offshore range
- 60° - 120°
- Best window
- morning
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid to high
- Optimal range
- 0.6m - 1.8m
Water temp
27°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
2/10
Access: Northwest Barbados. Works on N swells.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Quality west coast option on N swells.
Getting There
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