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Tropicana surfForecast / Barbados / Barbados
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Friday 08 May 2026 ASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Tropicana surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tropicana sea temperature is
27.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tropicana this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Tropicana in the next 16 days are 0.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 8s period and expected on Friday (May 15) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 8th May) | 1ft (0.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tropicana over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NNW 9 | NNW 8 | E 7 | E 7 | N 7 | N 7 | E 6 | N 7 | N 14 | N 13 | N 12 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 8 | N 10 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | E 8 | E 8 | |
15 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 9:26PM0.53m | 7:57AM0.60m | 10:30PM0.56m | 9:24AM0.59m | 11:16PM0.60m | 10:54AM0.60m | 11:54PM0.65m | 12:09PM0.62m | 00:30AM0.71m | 1:10PM0.65m | 1:06AM0.76m | 2:05PM0.68m | 1:45AM0.80m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:25PM0.24m | 2:13AM0.45m | 3:28PM0.27m | 3:55AM0.44m | 4:29PM0.28m | 5:13AM0.39m | 5:23PM0.29m | 6:11AM0.32m | 6:12PM0.29m | 6:59AM0.23m | 6:58PM0.29m | 7:45AM0.13m | 7:41PM0.28m | 8:30AM0.04m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:31 |
 | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | 6:16 |
— | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 |
26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 5 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | N 7 | N 13 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 16 | NNE 15 | NNE 15 | NNE 14 | NNE 13 | NNE 13 | NE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 13 |
 kJ | 41 | 42 | 12 | 40 | 29 | 39 | 18 | 25 | 1 | 3 | 20 | 18 | 9 | 21 | 91 | 82 | 120 | 151 | 152 | 199 | 206 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | SE 11 | NE 9 | NNE 5 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | N 14 | — | N 12 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 8 | N 10 | N 7 | NE 10 | N 7 | E 15 | E 15 |
| kJ | 14 | 29 | 41 | 9 | 24 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 4 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | N 7 | N 7 | ENE 10 | N 7 | N 14 | — | — | NE 15 | N 12 | — | — | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | NE 9 | — | — |
| kJ | 15 | 13 | 26 | 25 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 4 | — | — | 9 | 3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 87 | 53 | 45 | 45 | 66 | 85 | 101 | 101 | 193 | 208 | 233 | 295 | 269 | 306 | 349 | 327 | 396 | 464 | 476 | 542 | 555 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 23 | 23 | 264 | 2098 | 1244 | 850 | 850 | 767 | 850 | 410 | 767 | 850 | 622 | 767 | 767 | 410 | 410 | 767 | 823 | 483 | 767 |
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Information about the Tropicana Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Tropicana provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tropicana can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tropicana 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 (Tropicana) 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 Tropicana 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.
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