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Tent Bay surfForecast / Barbados / Barbados
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Tent Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tent Bay sea temperature is
27.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tent Bay this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Tent Bay in the next 16 days are 1.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 27) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 27th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tent Bay over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Sat 2 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
N 11 | N 10 | NNE 16 | NNE 14 | NNE 14 | NNE 13 | NNE 13 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | |
181 | 127 | 169 | 367 | 384 | 299 | 212 | 173 | 270 | 260 | 205 | 205 | 186 | 217 | 187 | 164 | 169 | 117 | 160 | 131 | 127 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 00:20AM0.64m | 12:11PM0.67m | 1:00AM0.68m | 1:13PM0.69m | 1:32AM0.72m | 2:03PM0.70m | 2:02AM0.75m | 2:46PM0.70m | 2:29AM0.77m | 3:25PM0.69m | 2:56AM0.77m | 4:01PM0.67m | 3:24AM0.77m | 4:37PM0.64m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:10AM0.35m | 6:36PM0.25m | 7:06AM0.29m | 7:20PM0.27m | 7:50AM0.22m | 7:56PM0.28m | 8:28AM0.17m | 8:28PM0.29m | 9:02AM0.12m | 8:58PM0.30m | 9:36AM0.09m | 9:27PM0.31m | 10:09AM0.07m | ||||||||
— | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:35 | — | |
6:12 | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | |
1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 |
26 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | NNE 14 | NNE 14 | NNE 13 | NNE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NNE 12 | NE 12 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | E 8 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 |
181 | 127 | 125 | 367 | 384 | 299 | 212 | 147 | 149 | 94 | 66 | 28 | 49 | 48 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 117 | 108 | 93 | 86 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 17 | NNE 16 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | NNE 11 | NE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NE 10 | NNE 15 | N 13 | N 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 |
10 | 72 | 169 | 90 | 40 | 58 | 35 | 57 | 35 | 31 | 30 | 49 | 30 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 42 | 92 | 14 | 20 | 18 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 18 | NE 8 | NE 8 | N 12 | N 10 | — | N 12 | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | NNE 11 | — | — | N 16 | N 12 | N 9 | NNW 11 | N 8 | N 8 |
13 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 19 | — | 11 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | 5 | 3 | 27 | 12 | 5 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 |
115 | 115 | 115 | 101 | 109 | 124 | 148 | 173 | 270 | 260 | 205 | 205 | 186 | 217 | 187 | 164 | 169 | — | 160 | 131 | 127 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 16 | 259 | 16 | 18 | 426 | 19 | 18 | 632 | 422 | 331 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 185 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 269 | 16 | 19 |
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Information about the Tent Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Tent Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tent Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tent Bay 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 (Tent Bay) 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 Tent Bay 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 Tent Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Barbados, consider staying in Bridgetown which is 17 km (11 miles) away.












