An amazing island in the Caribbean, attracting tourists with its wonderful beaches , the clearest clear sea and, of course, coral reefs - all this is about Barbados . The natural and climatic features of the island allow you to surf here 365 days a year. This circumstance has brought the island to a number of the best resorts for surfers of the whole world.
Climate in Barbados
The island has a mild tropical climate, the warm trade winds blow. In the year more than 3 thousand hours the sun shines. It is possible to single out the dry period (from December to June) and the rainy season (from July to November).
During the daytime, the air temperature ranges from 21 ° to 26 ° C, sometimes reaching 30 ° C. The water temperature during the year is kept at the level of 26 ° C and above.
Features of Surfing in Barbados
First of all, surfers come to Barbados receive a unique opportunity to choose the color of the wave. So, on the east coast of the island the water has a dark color, as it is facing the Atlantic Ocean. On the south and west coast, on the contrary - very clean, clear, blue water, because these beaches face the Caribbean Sea.
The most important is the fact that surfing in Barbados can be practiced year-round, as the island is beyond the archipelago line and here the waves constantly come along with the swell. However, it should be noted that the most suitable time for surfing on this island is the time from October to March. During these months, waves in the northern part of Barbados reach a height of 6-10 feet, the rest of the time the altitude does not exceed usually 5-6 feet, provided there is no wind.
Waves in Barbados are very diverse in complexity. On the south and west coast there are numerous beach breaks for beginners and for professionals and bodyboarders. The east coast is famous for the spot Soup Bowl, as well as all sorts of riff-breaks.
Accommodation and meals
If you are planning to take a surfboard course in Barbados, we recommend that you arrange a tour for a surf school, for example, in Surfer's Point, located between the beaches of Miami Beach in Oystinse and Long Bay Beach in Christ Church . Then you do not need to look for places to stay and eat. Students of surfing schools, depending on the chosen place of training, usually stay in apartments, guest houses and hotels nearby, and meals are organized in cafes and restaurants of selected hotels or in local institutions. When renting apartments from tourists, as a rule, you can cook on your own in the equipped kitchen.
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Surfing places on the island
In Barbados you will find a sufficient number of places where, depending on the level of training, you can either begin to learn surfing, or practice your knowledge and skills to conquer the waves. The southern side of the island is more suitable for experienced surfers due to the fact that there are always enough powerful waves, which especially during low tide rush with the necessary speed and strength.
Some of the most popular surf spots in Barbados are Brandons Beach and South Point. It is in these places that international competitions among surfers are often held. On the beach Cottons Bay (Cottons Bay) is another base of surfers called Freids (Freids). There are more moderate waves here, and therefore more amateurs.
East coast of Barbados is great for beginners, we recommend in these places to pay attention to such beach breaks as Sandbank and Ragged Point. Experienced surfers, of course, prefer Soup Bowl (Soup Bowl), located near Bathsheba (Bathsheba).
In the western part of Barbados, there are excellent places with high waves, but the conditions for training and training on this coast are not constant. However, if you chose the western side of Barbados, then the best places here are Maycocks, Tropicana, Sandy Lane and Batts Rock.
The Barbados Surfing Association is actively trying to promote this sport, in connection with which every year there are competitions for the title of the best surfer of the year, in which both men and women can take part. For example, in April you can take part in the School Championships, in May National competitions are held, and in November Pro Surfing Championships. Separately it is worth noting the championship held in November on the east coast of Soup Bowl.
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