Surf spot

Paradise Island

Forecast conditions and map view for Paradise Island in Bahamas. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Bahamas
Coordinates: 25.0896, -77.3254

Metric
Metric	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00
Wave height (m)	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.4	0.4
Wave direction	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NE	NE	NE	NE	ESE	SE	SE	ESE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NNE	NNE	ENE	ENE	NE	NE	NE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE
Wave period (s)	5.5	4.8	4.8	4.9	4.8	4.8	5.3	5	5.3	5.7	4.2	4	4.2	4	4.5	4.3	5.3	5.3	7.9	7.3	7.3	6.8	6.8	7.2	7.2	7	6.9	6.8	6	7	7	6.6	7.3	7	6.4	6.9	6.8	6.7	6.7	6.6	7	2.5	3	2.6	2.8	2.5	2.7	2.9	2.8	6	6	6	5.8	5.9	5.9	6.1
Wave energy (kJ)	9	5	5	3	4	4	5	5	3	3	4	4	4	2	2	1	1	1	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	3	2	2	1	2	2	1	2	2	1	2	2	2	2	2	1	0	0	1	2	1	0	0	1	2	4	6	8	9	10	10
Wind speed (km/h)	25	21.8	24.5	24.9	22.1	20.1	21	25.9	26.7	27	24.7	23.5	23.2	23.2	16.6	20.5	20.5	15.2	16.9	17.9	14.8	13.9	16.9	19.2	20.6	18.9	17.8	18	13.8	15	22.5	25.5	25.7	24.5	24.7	22.8	22.3	29.5	32.9	33.8	33.8	27	24	26	23.5	24.2	23.7	23.7	18.6	11.2	8.3	14	14.4	12.6	14.7	21
Wind direction	ESECross	ESECross-off	ESECross	ESECross	ESECross-off	ESECross-off	ESECross	ESECross	ESECross-off	SECross-off	SECross-off	SECross-off	SECross-off	SECross-off	SECross-off	ESECross	SECross-off	SECross-off	ESECross	ESECross	ESECross	ESECross	ECross	ECross-on	ESECross	ESECross	ECross	ECross	ECross-on	ENECross-on	ENECross-on	ENECross-on	ECross-on	ECross	ECross-on	ECross-on	ENECross-on	ENECross-on	ENECross-on	ENECross-on	ENECross-on	ECross-on	ENECross-on	ENECross-on	ENECross-on	ENECross-on	ENECross-on	ENECross-on	ECross	ESECross	NECross-on	ENECross-on	ESECross	ESECross-off	ESECross-off	SECross-off

Paradise Island, Bahamas is not a classic heavy-wave surf destination, but it can offer fun, warm-water surf when Atlantic swells and wind conditions line up.

Surf character

Wave type: Mostly beach breaks and reef-influenced surf around the island and nearby spots
Best conditions: Clean east to northeast swells with favorable winds
Wave size: Usually small to moderate, though larger hurricane-season swells can bring better surf
Skill level: Often beginner to intermediate, depending on the spot and conditions

What it’s like

Warm tropical water year-round, so a rash guard or thin wetsuit is usually enough
Scenic setting with turquoise water, white sand, and resort-backed coastline
Because it’s a resort and tourism hub, it’s more about fun, accessible surf than a big-wave scene

Things to know

Surf quality can be inconsistent
Reef areas may be shallow, so local knowledge helps
Conditions are strongly affected by seasonal swell windows and wind direction

Best time to surf

Late summer through fall can be best due to Atlantic hurricane swells
Winter can also produce rideable surf, but it’s typically more hit-or-miss