Surf Guide

Maycocks is located on the northwest side of Barbados. As such, N or NNW swells are needed to turn the wave on. When those swells are hitting, Maycocks can offer a long, lined-up right with barrel sections depending on the swell size, direction and tide. Works best on the lower tides. The wave starts far up the reef, peeling too fast to ride, then enters the takeoff section where it slows down enough to catch, as it begins to bend into the bay in a long flawless speed line, brushed clean by the offshore easterly tradewinds.

Ability Level

Intermediate - Advanced

BegIntAdv

Beginner to advanced depending on the surf.

Local Vibe

Welcoming

WelcomingIntimidating

Mellow.

Crowd Factor

Mellow

MellowHeavy

Not usually.

Spot Rating

Perfect

PoorPerfect

Break on the Northwest side of the island so the normal trade winds are offshore. Doesn't turn on all that often.

Shoulder Burn

Medium

LightExhausting

Not bad on the inside but lots of work if the outside is working.

Water Quality

Clean

CleanDirty

Pretty good.

Ideal Surf Conditions

Swell Direction

N, NNW

Wind

E or NE; trade winds are offshore.

Surf Height

Chest high-double overhead.

Tide

Low, incoming.