Maycocks Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
N, NNW
Wind
E or NE; trade winds are offshore
Surf Height
Chest high-double overhead
Tide
Low, incoming
Maycocks 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 SE tradewinds.
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
Beginner to advanced depending on the surf.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Mellow.
Crowd Factor
Mellow
Not usually.
Spot Rating
Perfect
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
Not bad on the inside but lots of work if the outside is working.
Water Quality
Clean
Pretty good.
Hazards
Walking up and down the cliff.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Longboard
Access
Driving north on the west coast to past the Port. St. Charles condos then take a left. Travel past the cement plant and take the next left. Another left after the bakery and park on the side of the road and hike down one of the paths.
Bottom
Reef
Best Season
Winter
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