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The beaches on the South Coast have the best beginner & intermediate surf in Barbados. For the more advanced surfer there are plenty of breaks in the area too and of course the East Coast's big spots are only 30 minute away. The island is so small that all Barbados surf breaks can be reached and explored quite easily .

Barbados is a year round surf destination, and from October to March the average temperature is 30 degrees both in and out of the water making it one of the best winter getaway options. South Point is arguably the most consistent surf break in the region with Surfers Point & Freights not far behind. All perfect for those learning how to surf and intermediates.

The South Coast has the largest selection of nightlife & dining options and is the main shopping areas. A great place to either party or just enjoy some fine Rum overlooking the beach. The South is made up of different small towns but they all blend into each other. Barbados is only 22km across so different beaches, restaurants and shops are all very easy to access.

Weather Conditions

J/F M/A M/J J/A S/O N/D
Air Temp (°C)
28°
30°
31°
31°
31°
29°
Wetsuits
Rain

Surf conditions for Beginners:

Surf Conditions in South Coaston JAN for BEG level
J
Surf Conditions in South Coaston FEB for BEG level
F
Surf Conditions in South Coaston MAR for BEG level
M
Surf Conditions in South Coaston APR for BEG level
A
Surf Conditions in South Coaston MAY for BEG level
M
Surf Conditions in South Coaston JUN for BEG level
J
Surf Conditions in South Coaston JUL for BEG level
J
Surf Conditions in South Coaston AUG for BEG level
A
Surf Conditions in South Coaston SEP for BEG level
S
Surf Conditions in South Coaston OCT for BEG level
O
Surf Conditions in South Coaston NOV for BEG level
N
Surf Conditions in South Coaston DEC for BEG level
D

Surf conditions for Intermediates:

Surf Conditions in South Coaston JAN for INT level
J
Surf Conditions in South Coaston FEB for INT level
F
Surf Conditions in South Coaston MAR for INT level
M
Surf Conditions in South Coaston APR for INT level
A
Surf Conditions in South Coaston MAY for INT level
M
Surf Conditions in South Coaston JUN for INT level
J
Surf Conditions in South Coaston JUL for INT level
J
Surf Conditions in South Coaston AUG for INT level
A
Surf Conditions in South Coaston SEP for INT level
S
Surf Conditions in South Coaston OCT for INT level
O
Surf Conditions in South Coaston NOV for INT level
N
Surf Conditions in South Coaston DEC for INT level
D

Surf conditions for Advanced:

Surf Conditions in South Coaston JAN for ADV level
J
Surf Conditions in South Coaston FEB for ADV level
F
Surf Conditions in South Coaston MAR for ADV level
M
Surf Conditions in South Coaston APR for ADV level
A
Surf Conditions in South Coaston MAY for ADV level
M
Surf Conditions in South Coaston JUN for ADV level
J
Surf Conditions in South Coaston JUL for ADV level
J
Surf Conditions in South Coaston AUG for ADV level
A
Surf Conditions in South Coaston SEP for ADV level
S
Surf Conditions in South Coaston OCT for ADV level
O
Surf Conditions in South Coaston NOV for ADV level
N
Surf Conditions in South Coaston DEC for ADV level
D

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  • Barbados
  • South Coast
  • Main Surf Beach: Freights Bay
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  • South Coast
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Burke Surf School
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  • South Coast
  • Main Surf Beach: Freights Bay
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The South Coast of Barbados is the place to go if you want to stay on the beach surfing all day and then enjoy the great selection of restaurants and bars come sundown.

Activities

The areas of Oistins Bay, Long Bay and Bridgestown offer a great base to be within walking distance of beautiful white sandy beaches. Aside from surfing there is a huge range of activities such as 4x4 trips, boat excursions, fishing trips, safari tours. Make sure you get to explore the different beaches and cruise around the island soaking up the scenery.

The entire island is only 22kms wide and is very easily explored

Restaurants & Bars
The main nightlife area is around St. Lawrence Gap in the South. and Bay Street 10km away on the South West coast, and include beach front locations an open air restaurants and bars. The fishing village of Oistins is very popular with tourist and locals, with on street food. All places have a great mix to suit different tastes from local fish restaurants, steak houses, reggae bars and late night party places to cocktail bars, world class restaurants and strict dress code nightclubs.
Visas are not necessary for Barbados but a return or onward ticket is essential to get in. Barbados only has one main airport, It is located on the South coast of the island.

Private & Shared transfers - Share a taxi or mini bus with our shuttle bus partner here. Many of the accommodation options offer transfers that can be booked in the checkout.

Bus - Buses are a nice option to take you around the island but not always great from the airport.

Car Hire - We have a discount deal for car hire available on our here: https://www.surfholidays.com/carhire.
The island is only 22kms across so there are plenty of other options to explore further East, West and North. Below are a selection of options along the South Coast

South Point

One of the most consistent spots on the island. Breaks over flat reef and can produce fun lefts.

Surfers Point

A great beginners beach break and longboarders wave. Perfect for kids also.

Freights

Sand bottom left, not the most consistent but can produce some glorious long intermediate waves and photo perfect tropical barrels.

Silver Sands

Consistent fun right reefbreak that can get more interesting as the swell increases.

Brandons

Right and Left reef break , on the less consistent South West side!

Crane Beach

On the Eastern South side. Very consistent beach break that suits all standards.

Long Beach

Long beach can have some really fun waves and is a great go to spot on a daily basis. It can close out and be hard to read at times but always worth a look.

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