The Surf Window

Drill Hall

Saint Michael, Barbados

Beach breakIntermediate

A beach break in the suburbs of Bridgetown, Drill Hall works on south swells and is one of the few beach breaks on Barbados's usually calm west coast, popular with local surfers who live nearby and want to avoid the drive to the east coast.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalE (90°)
WindowNNE–SSE (30°–150°)

Wind

N

Offshore

Tide

Mid tide

LowMidHigh

Season

June–September

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Both

Bottom

Sand

Shape

Punchy, short beach break peaks, not as powerful as the east coast but fun on south swells

Length

30–60m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Intermediate
  • •Why: The south swell window is less consistent, when it fires the waves are punchy and fun but not long

Hazards

  • •Military base proximity, respect restricted areas
  • •Rips near the Garrison area
  • •Boat traffic from the Careenage

Local Tips

  • •Works on south groundswell that doesn't make it around to the east coast breaks
  • •The Garrison Savannah horse racing track behind the beach is worth a visit

Location

Map showing the location of Drill Hall in Saint Michael, Barbados

13.0833, -59.4833