Tipped to be a one stop surfing haven for the masses the breathtaking environs of Barbados are the stuff of dreams for avid wave riders. With an idyllic location in the Atlantic Ocean this veritable paradise is a coral island with seemingly endless possibilities for awe inspiring point breaks due to the coral reef that litters its coastline.
Perfect for surfing activities all year round the weather and oceanic conditions in Barbados are tailor made for surfing as groundswells that have travelled across miles explode in a flurry of waves against the coral reef surrounding the Barbados coastline creating monster breaks for surfing aficionados.
Surfing enthusiasts from around the world all concur that the island’s East Coast is the premier venue to engage in the adrenalin pumping water sport. Dubbed the Super Bowl in the international surfing circuit the monster waves that reign supreme in this part of the island are not for the faint of heart. Known as the island’s number one surf spot for experts the larger than life waves in this area burst forth with a powerful force to create a surfing atmosphere that is second to none.
The West Coast’s northern fringes are another hotspot in Barbados as it is often compared to Hawaiian surfing conditions due to the Duppys in the area. Less challenging surfing experiences can be had with the Maycocks waves that crash out over pristine white, sandy beaches in the area. The Gibbs point break is the highlight of the West Coast where Sandy Lane and Tropicana reefs create stunning waves in high tide while the South Coast is an all year surfer’s hub with moderate waves dominating the waters in Brandons and Accra Beach.
Cotton Bay’s Beach and Frieds are other points of interest for surfers scouring the South Coast for good point breaks as the clean waves in these areas suit short boarders and long boarders alike. South Point and Silver Sands Beach’s shore break Inchcape are equally littered with exciting thrills and spills for surfing enthusiasts while boogie boarders have can their pick of idyllic conditions at Foul Bay, Silver Rock, Crane Beach, Sam Lord’s castle and Long Beach.
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Nigel Walters is a travel writer, who writes under the pen name, Fritzjames Stephen. His content is based on the myriad of experiences and indulgences that the world has to offer travellers across all walks of life. Google+