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We compare the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Bathsheba. The delta tells you whether conditions are shaping up better, worse, or about the same as a typical early July.
We score each day of the 7-day forecast using the same algorithm as the leaderboard, and highlight the highest scorer.
Open-Meteo's Marine API (swell height, period, water temperature) and Weather API (wind and conditions).
Honestly, no. Every break has tide windows, swell directions and reef contours that a global model cannot see. Treat the score as a starting point, then check a local cam.
The best week for surf at Bathsheba is the week of 30 November (score 3/5) with low crowds.
Barely any swell. Not much to work with today. Short-period wind swell: expect weak, crumbly faces. Full onshore mess. Not worth the paddle unless you are desperate. Conditions improving through the afternoon. Not enough swell to get this spot firing properly.
Heads up: thunderstorms forecast, and jellyfish: peak season.
Indicators derived from forecast data, not official warnings. Always check local lifeguard or official advice.
The air here is 28% cleaner than the average comparison city right now.
Somewhat cleaner than a typical city. Air quality is unlikely to affect most people.
Not a pollutant. Ozone is naturally higher at altitude and near the coast, and lower in cities where traffic exhaust breaks it down. High readings here typically indicate clean air. Can cause short-term airway irritation during intense exercise but is not linked to the long-term health risks of particulate pollution.
Additive health score: each pollutant contributes points relative to its WHO 2021 guideline and long-term health impact (PM2.5 9, NO₂ 5, O₃ 3, PM10 2, SO₂ 1 at WHO limits). Data via Open-Meteo. City markers show live readings. Red line marks the WHO guideline. Updated 03:00
Crystal clear water: ~27m visibility
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Bathsheba is a powerful reef break on the rugged east coast of Barbados, facing the open Atlantic. The Soup Bowl is the main break, a heavy right-hander that barrels over a coral reef. The setting is dramatic with large boulder formations in the surf zone. Warm water, consistent trade wind swell, and genuine quality make it the Caribbean's best-known surf spot.
Picks up north-east trade wind swell year-round. Also works on north swells from winter storms. A westerly wind is offshore but rare; the trades are typically onshore. Early mornings before the wind builds offer the cleanest conditions. Works at mid to high tide. The 3-6ft range is ideal. Consistent year-round.
The Soup Bowl has a defined take-off over the reef. The right runs along the coral shelf past the boulders. Sit at the top of the reef for the best position. The inside section reforms near the beach.
Shallow coral reef with fire coral and urchins. Powerful wave that throws over shallow bottom. The boulders in the surf zone are dangerous. Strong currents on bigger days. Reef cuts heal slowly in tropical water.
Park above the beach and walk down the hill. Entry from the sandy beach area, paddling out through the channel. Study the channel before entering.
Moderate. Barbados has a small but dedicated surf community. The Soup Bowl on a good day sees 10-20 people. Visiting surfers add to numbers in winter. Friendly atmosphere.
Surf early before the trade winds build (they typically pick up by 10am). The reef is sharp; booties are advisable. The local surfers are welcoming and can point out the safest entry. Rum punch after surfing is mandatory. The east coast of Barbados is dramatically different from the calm west coast.
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Conditions at Bathsheba tend to be best between 16:00 to 19:00 in July.
Average score during this window: 19/100
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View Best Time to Go →Combining historical conditions with school holiday crowd pressure to find the sweet spot.
The timing score combines two signals: historical conditions quality (how good the skiing or surfing typically is in a given week, based on 5 years of weather data) and crowd pressure (how many of this destination's feeder markets have school holidays that week).
Crowd pressure is weighted by each feeder country's share of visitors. If 40% of a resort's visitors come from France and France is on holiday, that contributes 0.40 to the crowd pressure score. Crowds can reduce the timing score by up to 35%, ensuring conditions still matter most.
Scores: 5 = great conditions with low crowds (the sweet spot). 4 = great conditions with moderate crowds, or good conditions with low crowds. 3 = average. 2 = below average conditions or very crowded. 1 = poor conditions or peak holiday chaos.
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