Gibbs surfForecast / Barbados / Barbados

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 17 Sep 2025 AST
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Gibbs surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Gibbs sea temperature is
29.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Gibbs this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Gibbs in the next 12 days are 0.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 17) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 23) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 17th Sep)0.5ft (0.2m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gibbs over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.2
N
1
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.1
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.8
NE
0.8
SE
0.8
ESE
0.7
SE
0.6
SE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.1
N
1.3
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.4
E
1.3
E
Period(s) (?)88810910111099888887168888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)600000000000000050000
Wind
(km/h)
20
ENE
20
E
15
E
10
E
15
E
10
ESE
10
SE
15
SE
10
SE
15
ESE
20
E
20
E
20
E
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
E
15
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
25
E
25
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:51AM
0.70
2:12PM
0.63
1:46AM
0.74
2:41PM
0.67
2:31AM
0.76
3:07PM
0.71
3:11AM
0.77
3:31PM
0.73
3:48AM
0.76
3:55PM
0.75
4:23AM
0.73
4:19PM
0.75
4:58AM
0.69
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:50PM
0.37
7:43AM
0.14
7:41PM
0.32
8:22AM
0.14
8:23PM
0.27
8:55AM
0.16
9:00PM
0.22
9:24AM
0.18
9:34PM
0.18
9:51AM
0.21
10:08PM
0.15
10:17AM
0.24
10:41PM
0.13
10:42AM
0.26
Wed
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Sunrise--5:47--5:47--5:47--5:47--5:47--5:47--5:47
Sunset5:58--5:57--5:57--5:55--5:54--5:54--5:53--
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-1-2-----34223---143-
Temp. °C292829292829292929292829292829292829292829
Feels °C (?)313031323132323232323030303029302929292829
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  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still offshore at Gibbs (moderate winds from the ENE at Grantley Adams International Airport 26 km from Gibbs). No surfable waves

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26 km away, 2 h 20 min ago

25 km/h
ENE
0.0
29.6
Air / Water (°C)
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Information about the Gibbs Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Gibbs provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Gibbs can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Gibbs surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Gibbs) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Gibbs may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Barbados? If you are looking for accommodation near Gibbs, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Barbados, consider staying in Bridgetown which is 15 km (9 miles) away.

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