Surf spot

Cattlewash

Forecast conditions and map view for Cattlewash in Barbados. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Barbados
Coordinates: 13.2188, -59.5293

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Wave height (m)	1	1	1	1	1	1.1	1	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	1	0.9	0.8	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.9	1	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.9	1	0.9	1	1	1.1	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7
Wave direction	E	E	E	E	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	E	E	E	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	ESE	ESE	E	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	E
Wave period (s)	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.4	5.5	5.3	5.2	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.6	5.2	5.3	5.4	5.5	5.7	5.7	5.7	5.3	5.2	5.3	5.4	5.4	5.2	5.2	5.1	5	5.1	4.8	4.9	4.7	4.8	5	5	5.2	4.9	5	5.7	5.3	5.4	5.7	5.5	5.5	5.3	5.5	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.2	4.8	5.1	4.9
Wave energy (kJ)	64	65	64	67	67	66	58	57	52	53	50	50	46	49	44	41	45	43	42	43	46	49	48	43	39	34	34	38	37	37	30	28	27	30	32	33	43	42	40	46	50	58	55	61	62	67	57	51	51	48	44	41	36	27	23	21
Wind speed (km/h)	24.6	24.2	29.1	29.6	27	25.6	21.3	24.9	28.5	25.3	22.7	23.3	24.9	21.6	21.3	18	16.6	22	23	24.8	22.3	21.7	22.7	22	21.1	20.3	24.5	25.1	24.6	23.1	19.9	19.6	17.5	18.6	25.8	26.9	25.7	23.8	22.8	25.4	23.5	23.2	27.4	31.8	29.2	26	24.5	21.6	22	13.3	18.8	24.6	25.5	21.9	19	18.4
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Cattlewash, Barbados is a rugged, scenic surf break on the island’s wild east coast, exposed to the full power of the Atlantic Ocean. It’s known for its long stretch of open coastline, strong winds, and consistent swell, making it a favorite for experienced surfers, especially when conditions line up.

What it’s like

Wave type: Typically a beach break with shifting peaks.
Conditions: Can be powerful, fast, and sometimes messy due to wind exposure.
Best for: Intermediate to advanced surfers; beginners should be cautious because of the strength and unpredictability of the surf.
Crowd factor: Usually less crowded than the more famous west coast spots.

The setting

Cattlewash is one of the most dramatic coastal areas in Barbados—wide, open, and exposed, with crashing waves, rocky sections, and a raw Atlantic feel. The scenery is a big part of the appeal, with sweeping ocean views and a more secluded, untamed atmosphere than the calmer Caribbean side of the island.

Things to know

Strong currents can be present.
Surf can change quickly with wind and swell direction.
Reef and rocky hazards may be nearby depending on the exact spot and tide.
It’s a great place to watch surf even when you’re not paddling out.