Surf spot

Accra Beach - Rockley Beach

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Country: Barbados
Coordinates: 13.0727, -59.5900

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Wave height (m)	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.4	1.3	1.4	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1	1	1.1	1	1	1	1	1.1	1.2	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1	1	0.9	1	1	1	0.9	0.6	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.9	1.1	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.9	1	1	1.1	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.1	1	1	1
Wave direction	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	ESE	E	ENE	ENE	ENE	E	ESE	E	E	E	ENE	E	E	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE
Wave period (s)	6	5.9	6	6	6.2	5.7	6.2	6	5.8	5.8	5.8	6	6	5.8	6.2	6	6	6.1	5.8	5.5	5.8	5.8	5.7	5.7	5.7	5.7	5.9	5.8	5.5	5.5	5.3	5.8	4.7	5.3	5.3	5.2	5	4.3	5	5.8	5.8	5.8	5.7	6.2	6	5.7	5.8	5.7	5.6	5.6	5.6	5.7	5.7	5.7	5.4	5.1
Wave energy (kJ)	125	125	124	137	128	129	113	109	103	94	89	79	73	83	76	77	76	77	84	86	83	83	83	80	69	64	59	63	64	63	41	26	37	32	32	31	35	29	59	44	40	32	47	73	78	74	95	98	93	87	84	77	73	69	56	48
Wind speed (km/h)	25.3	25.6	30	30.3	28.9	27.3	23.5	21.9	23.2	21.8	28.9	25.4	29.1	27.7	25.8	15.7	10.3	19.4	23.2	25.3	23.9	25.2	21.7	21.5	19.4	18.3	20.6	24.4	22.8	22.9	23.1	20.5	17.2	17.6	23.5	28.7	29.4	23	24.5	24.1	24.1	22.3	27.1	30.5	31.4	27.4	25.9	24.3	19.2	21	27.1	26.3	24.9	25.3	21.3	20.9
Wind direction	ENECross	ENECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ENECross-off	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ENECross	ENECross	ENECross	ENECross	ENECross	ENECross	ENECross-off	ENECross-off	ENECross-off	ENECross	ECross	ECross	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ECross-on	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross-on	ESECross-on	ECross	ECross

Accra Beach / Rockley Beach (South Coast, Barbados) is one of the island’s most accessible and popular surf spots, located just outside Bridgetown near the lively St. Lawrence Gap area. It’s a scenic, sandy beach break with easy access, making it a common choice for both local surfers and visitors.

Surf character

Wave type: Sandy beach break
Best for: Beginners to intermediate surfers, depending on swell size
Wave quality: Can be fun and playful, but usually not a heavy, world-class reef break
Crowds: Often busy because of its central location and popularity

Conditions

Swells: Works best when a decent Atlantic swell hits the south coast
Wind: Offshore or light winds are ideal; trade winds can affect quality depending on direction
Tides: Tidal movement can change the shape and size of the waves significantly
Consistency: More consistent during the main swell season, but quality varies day to day

What it feels like

Accra Beach tends to produce friendly, surfable peaks rather than long, perfect lines. On smaller days it can be great for learning, practicing turns, or just having a relaxed session. When swell gets larger, it can offer faster, punchier waves with more power.

Hazards and tips

Sandbanks shift often, so the best peak can move around
Currents can be noticeable on bigger days
Crowding can be an issue due to the beach’s popularity
Check for lifeguard areas and swimmers, since it’s a public beach

Why surf it?

Easy to find and access
Good for casual sessions
Suitable for learners when conditions are manageable
Fun, laid-back Barbados surf atmosphere