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Gibbs surfForecast / Barbados / Barbados
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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
27.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Gibbs this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Gibbs in the next 16 days are 0.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) 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 2.2m 8s period and expected on Saturday (May 16) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 16th May) | 0.5ft (0.2m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gibbs over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun night, min 26°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thu 21 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | N 8 | N 11 | N 8 | N 10 | N 7 | |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 1:45AM0.80m | 2:56PM0.69m | 2:25AM0.84m | 3:46PM0.69m | 3:08AM0.86m | 4:37PM0.67m | 3:53AM0.86m | 5:29PM0.65m | 4:42AM0.85m | 6:23PM0.62m | 5:34AM0.81m | 7:22PM0.60m | 6:32AM0.76m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:30AM0.04m | 8:24PM0.29m | 9:17AM-0.03m | 9:07PM0.29m | 10:05AM-0.06m | 9:50PM0.30m | 10:55AM-0.06m | 10:37PM0.32m | 11:48AM-0.03m | 11:27PM0.34m | 12:44PM0.03m | 00:26AM0.37m | 1:44PM0.10m | ||||||||
— | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | |
6:15 | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | |
— | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 9 | SE 14 | NE 10 | SE 13 | E 8 | SE 13 | SE 13 | N 8 | N 8 | — | N 7 |
206 | 157 | 209 | 164 | 130 | 147 | 97 | 94 | 56 | 85 | 168 | 7 | 16 | 7 | 472 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 15 | E 15 | E 15 | — | SE 14 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | SE 14 | NE 10 | — | SE 14 | — | SE 13 | — | N 8 | N 11 | E 12 | N 10 | — |
4 | 4 | 4 | — | 7 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 65 | — | 7 | — | 7 | — | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | N 11 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 15 | N 8 | SE 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 7 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 2 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
388 | 464 | 476 | 610 | 595 | 511 | 501 | 537 | 472 | 422 | 360 | 534 | 522 | 534 | 589 | 522 | 461 | 432 | 349 | 398 | 408 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 767 | 850 | 787 | 484 | 850 | 850 | 464 | 850 | 850 | 264 | 850 | 823 | 484 | 850 | 264 | 484 | 767 | 264 | 325 | 334 | 248 |
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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 16 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.












