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Saint Joseph, Barbados

Soup Bowl

Also known as Bathsheba

Advanced Reef break Reef bottom Peels right 0.9–4 m Mid tide

The Caribbean's most powerful wave and Barbados' crown jewel. Soup Bowl produces heavy, hollow rights over a shallow reef on the island's rugged Atlantic coast. The wave has hosted numerous WSL events and produced world-class talent. The dramatic coastline with massive boulders creates a stunning backdrop for serious barrel hunting.

Hazards

ShallowRocksStrong Current

Conditions

Best swell
N, NE
Best wind
SW, W
Season
Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
Wave size
0.9–4 m
Wave quality
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Consistency
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Crowd
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Coordinates
13.2167, -59.5167

Facilities

Parking

Sources