DuppiesĀ
Barbados Surf Spots
Surf Guide
Duppies needs a fairly strong north swell to show and starts to work at head-high to a little overhead. At that size, Duppies resembles a fun California-style point break. It works best at the lowest of tides, as the swell fires across the clear, shallow reef. As it gets bigger, Duppies is a serious break. At this point, it is best to hook up with a local in order to better learn how the spot works. When you paddle out at Duppies, regardless of the size, pay attention to the current which runs south. It is recommended that as you jump in at the bottom of the trail, hug the cliffs and paddle north about 100 yards before turning to paddle out to the break. You'll avoid much of the current and not get stuck paddling through what the locals call the "bone yard".
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
Intermediate to advanced
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Just the Duppies, usually
Crowd Factor
Mellow
Not usually
Spot Rating
Fun
6
Shoulder Burn
Exhausting
8
Water Quality
Clean
1
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
N
Wind
South, Southeast
Surf Height
Overhead to triple overhead
Tide
Very low just turned and going high