Surf: Speedy left barrels over urchin-covered, fire coral reef makes Tropicana a treacherous left for experts only, who usually choose high tide for their tube time. There are more challenging reefs up towards Speightstown like Fort and Sandridge. Environment: Busy when the barrels are bombing. Surf: General: A barreling left located on the west coast of Barbados. Very shallow with live fire coral and urchins so best to surf on the mid and higher tides. Needs a solid N or NNW swell to break but can be one of the best waves on the island when the swell and tide align. Can get crowded when it is good. Tides: Higher tides Size: Chest high-overhead+ Wind: E or NE; trade winds are offshore Swell: NNW Bottom: Fire coral and urchins. Paddling: Not too bad. Spot Rating: Shallow, barreling wave. Access: Head north from Bridgetown along the west coast. About mid-way up the west coast you will see a church on the left hand side. Pull into the parking lot for the church and out front is Tropicana. Crowds: Crowd Factor: Can get crowded when it breaks. Local Vibe: If it is working the vibe can be heavy. Environment: Pretty good. Hazards: Sharp, shallow reef. Season: Winter