Surf spot

Tropicana

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Country: Barbados
Coordinates: 13.2191, -59.6425

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Wave height (m)	0.9	0.9	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.7	0.6	0.5	0.4	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.5	0.5
Wave direction	NE	NNE	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	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	E	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	E	E	E	NE	NE	NE	ENE	ESE	ESE	SE	SE	SE
Wave period (s)	5.3	5.5	5.7	5.9	5.5	5.5	5.7	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.3	5.5	5.5	5.3	5.5	5.3	5.3	5.4	5.2	5	5.2	5.2	5.2	5.2	5.2	4.9	5.2	5.3	4.3	4.6	4.8	5.5	4.5	5	5.2	5	5.2	4.7	5.3	5.5	5.5	5.1	4.8	5	5	5.1	5.1	6.2	5	5	5.5	6	6.2	5.8	5.8	5.5
Wave energy (kJ)	48	51	60	59	49	53	47	46	42	39	37	36	31	33	31	29	28	25	26	26	27	30	31	30	26	17	17	15	16	15	14	12	14	16	15	15	14	17	24	19	19	14	20	23	26	27	27	33	22	22	20	21	19	21	18	17
Wind speed (km/h)	28.6	28.9	30.7	29.7	27.6	27.5	25.2	24.5	24.6	19.7	27.4	25.9	29.3	29.3	27.2	12.9	13	25.2	23.8	25.6	25.1	25.2	23.4	24.7	21.4	21.7	21.8	22.8	22.9	23.7	25.9	22.9	20.3	20.5	24.9	29	29.8	23.2	26.8	27.1	27.1	24.9	28.2	30.7	31	27.4	27.7	25.6	24.2	23.1	28.6	26.3	25	25.1	23.9	23.6
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Tropicana, Barbados is a surf spot on the island’s west coast, known for its warm Caribbean water, reef-influenced waves, and scenic tropical setting. It’s typically more of a fun, forgiving wave than a heavy, high-performance break, making it appealing for beginners to intermediate surfers depending on the day’s swell and conditions.

What it’s like

Wave type: Mostly a reef break with a mix of peeling rights and lefts depending on the sand/reef setup and swell direction.
Best conditions: Usually works best with a clean northwest or west swell and light winds.
Wave quality: Can be smooth and cruisy when it’s small to moderate, with longer rides on the better days.
Crowds: Often less crowded than more famous Barbados surf spots, though that can vary by season and conditions.
Hazards: As with many reef breaks, be mindful of shallow reef, rocks, and tide changes.

Vibe

Tropicana has a laid-back tropical beach-break/reef-break feel, with clear water and a relaxed island atmosphere. It’s the kind of spot where you can enjoy a session and then step back into the warm Barbados sunshine.