The Surf Window

South Point

Saint Philip, Barbados

Reef breakAdvanced

On Barbados's southern tip, South Point is a powerful reef break that fires on E and SE swells with hollow, punchy barrels over a coral reef, different swell window from Soup Bowl but equally quality when it's working.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

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

Wind

N

Offshore

Tide

Mid tide

LowMidHigh

Season

September–November

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Right (primary)

Bottom

Reef (coral)

Shape

Hollow, fast right-hander, barreling sections at the right size

Length

50–100m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Advanced
  • •Why: Coral reef below a hollow, fast wave, requires precise surfing and confidence

Hazards

  • •Shallow coral reef
  • •Lighthouse rocks near the point
  • •Currents sweeping around the southern tip

Local Tips

  • •Visible from South Point Lighthouse (1852), one of the best swell-watching spots on the island
  • •Works when the east coast breaks are too big and blown out, different exposure window

Location

Map showing the location of South Point in Saint Philip, Barbados

13.0458, -59.4875