Surf spot

Ragged Point

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Country: Barbados
Coordinates: 13.1656, -59.4318

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Wave height (m)	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.1	1.1	1	1.1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1.1	1	1	1	0.9	1	1	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	1	1	1	1.1	1.1	1	1	1.1	1.2	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.1	1	1	1	1	0.9	0.8	0.8
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	ESE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	ESE	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	E
Wave period (s)	5.6	5.7	5.7	5.7	5.7	5.5	5.5	5.4	5.3	5.5	5.5	5.4	5.7	5.3	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.7	5.8	5.8	5.5	5.3	5.4	5.5	5.5	5.3	5.3	5.2	5.1	5.1	5	5	4.9	4.8	5.1	5.2	5.3	5.2	4.9	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.7	5.5	5.6	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.3	4.9	5.2	5
Wave energy (kJ)	96	92	90	98	95	93	86	81	77	76	72	71	69	68	65	63	65	62	62	61	64	69	63	58	55	44	51	56	54	48	48	43	41	47	48	54	64	67	48	63	73	80	73	76	76	85	77	70	67	61	57	54	51	37	35	33
Wind speed (km/h)	28.8	28.9	30.9	29.2	27	25.6	24.5	28.5	33	32.3	24.8	24.1	25.4	22.3	23.6	21.6	20.5	27.8	25.2	24.8	22.5	22.4	26.2	25.6	24.5	24.7	25.6	25	22.6	23.9	23.3	22	22.7	26.1	26.7	27	26.6	25.3	27.5	30.6	28.9	29.4	30.9	31.9	28.9	27.7	27.4	26.6	25.2	19.1	20.6	25.1	26.1	22.6	23.6	22.7
Wind direction	ENECross-on	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ESECross-off	ESECross	ESECross-off	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ENECross	ENECross-on	ENECross-on	ENECross-on	ENECross-on	ENECross	ENECross	ENECross-on	ENECross-on	ECross	ECross	ESECross-off	ESECross-off	ESECross	ESECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ESECross	ESECross-off	ESECross	ECross

Ragged Point, Barbados is a scenic, fairly exposed east-coast surf spot near the island’s southeastern tip, known for its rugged coastline, strong Atlantic swell, and powerful surf.

Quick description

Wave type: Fast, punchy reef break / beachbreak mix depending on conditions
Best swell: East and northeast Atlantic swells
Wind: Typically best with light offshore or cross-offshore winds
Skill level: Generally intermediate to advanced because waves can be powerful and the ocean conditions are often less forgiving than on the calmer west coast

What it’s like

Ragged Point delivers a more raw, open-ocean Barbados surf experience. The setting is dramatic, with cliffs, rocky shoreline, and a feel that’s much wilder than the island’s sheltered west coast. When the swell is up, the waves can be hollow and lively, making it appealing to surfers looking for energy and challenge.

Conditions and hazards

Can have strong currents
Shallow reef/rocky sections may be present
Best surf often comes with more exposed conditions, so crowds are usually lighter than at more famous Barbados breaks
Because it’s on the Atlantic side, conditions can change quickly with swell direction and tide

Best time to go

Barbados can surf year-round, but Ragged Point is most likely to fire when Atlantic swell systems are active. The island’s main surf season is often considered winter into spring, when consistent northeast swells are more common.

Overall vibe

A beautiful, raw, and punchy east-coast wave for surfers who enjoy powerful surf in a scenic, less-developed setting.