Windy Season Trade winds from November to June Air Temp In Summer 26-29 degrees all year round. Wet Suit? Only to protect from sun burn! Shorts & rash vest will be fine. Average Wind Speed 15-20 knots Flight Time (From UK) 8 hrs from London
Silver Rock and Silver Sands offer conditions from beginner to expert. The lagoon inside the reef offers more protected waters, though on big swells and onshore conditions it can get a bit rough and is certainly a little choppy. If you wish to venture out into the waves then the reef offers challenging yet forgiving conditions. The waves are not super powerful, but be warned they can break gear! As the spot is a lighter air destination Silver Rock can really hone your light wind wave riding skills. There are often days when for heavier guys like me you won’t be planing on the way out all the time. This means you need to be careful going out through the break especially on the bigger days. There is a small side-shore current within the lagoon in the same direction as the wind so be aware as this does have an impact on your ability to get going. The period of the swells is short so often waves are close together even when they have some size to them.
Detail for Silver Sands & Silver Rock
Best wind direction: Easterly through to South-easterly. Worst wind direction: North through North-easterly. Tide: There is some tidal variation but I can never work it out! Needless to say you’ll notice the reef more at low tide. The reef is shallow in a few places at Silver Rock. What’s on the bottom?: Sand in the Lagoon and Sharp(ish) rock on the reef Any hazards: Only the waves when they get big and the side-shore current can get pretty strong. Other water users: Silver Rock and Silver Sands are popular destinations with kite surfers and there are sometimes more kites on the water than sails. Be wary and show respect. Suitability/levels: Beginner through to Expert. Wipe-out factor: Medium. Be aware the wind can sometimes drop so if you feel it getting a bit light tack and head for the beach otherwise a swim in may be necessary.
Surfer’s Point & South Point
You can windsurf as far south as Surfer’s Point and also at a few locations north towards South Point. All of these spots are pretty much visible from Silver Rock. Be respectful of surfers at Surfer’s Point and South Point. Surfer’s Point is a popular venue and often has beginners and inexperienced surfer’s mixed with more handy riders. South Point is very much a surfer’s break. If you are this far north you are probably in the wrong location as the wind will be too fluky and offshore and there is much better sailing to be had upwind.
Barbados is a wonderful place to visit. It has a cruisey, laid back and friendly atmosphere. The windsurfing is great, all be it in slightly lighter airs. It has great waves for improving your wave riding and is a mellow place for freeriding or freestyle. If you are into your surfing then Barbados also offers great, clean waves. Whether you want a relaxed, chilled out windsurf trip or want a more hectic time hitting the night life every night, Barbados has it all. The island is great to explore with plenty of tourist trails to follow. What’s more if the wind is light there is always surf to be found and if you don’t surf then its time to get surfing lessons booked with one of the local instructors.
