The Surf Window

Duppies

Saint Lucy, Barbados

Reef breakAdvanced

A raw, exposed right-hand reef break on Barbados's remote north coast, Duppies is reached by a rough track and rewards the effort with powerful, hollow waves and almost no crowds, one of the island's best-kept secrets.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

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

Wind

S

Offshore

Tide

Mid tide

LowMidHigh

Season

November–March

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Right

Bottom

Reef (coral)

Shape

Powerful, hollow right wall, barreling sections on the right tide and swell

Length

80–150m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Advanced
  • •Why: Shallow coral reef, powerful swell, and remote location, requires experience and self-sufficiency

Hazards

  • •Sharp coral reef
  • •Remote, rough track access only, no rescue services
  • •Long paddle from the shore through shallow reef sections

Local Tips

  • •Check conditions from the cliff above before committing to the paddle-out
  • •Bring your own water and snacks, no facilities whatsoever at this break

Location

Map showing the location of Duppies in Saint Lucy, Barbados

13.3333, -59.6167