Surfing at Soup Bowl (Bathsheba), St. Joseph, Barbados
St. Joseph, Barbados·Reef break

Surf Lessons in Soup Bowl (Bathsheba)

Soup Bowl (Bathsheba) is a great place to learn how to surf. The waves here are best for intermediate surfers with some experience, making it ideal for your first time or to improve your skills.

Today's Conditions

Full forecast
Waves

Overhead

7s period

Wind

36 kph

ENE

Water Temp

27°C

Warm — boardshorts OK

Surf Rating

2.5/10

Challenging today

Surfing at Soup Bowl (Bathsheba)

We don't have instructors listed at Soup Bowl (Bathsheba) yet, but this spot is worth knowing about. It's a solid intermediate spot with waves that will challenge you without being overwhelming.

Best tide

low, mid, high

Best wind

South, Southwest

Best swell

North, Northeast, East

About surfing in Soup Bowl (Bathsheba)

Soup Bowl (Bathsheba) is a reef break located in St. Joseph, Barbados. The waves here offer a good mix of challenge and fun, perfect if you've already caught a few green waves and want to keep progressing.

Soup Bowl (Bathsheba) is a popular reef break in St. Joseph, Barbados, suited for intermediate-level surfers looking to progress. The wave offers fun, workable faces that are great for practicing turns, cutbacks, and building wave-reading skills. Performs best on North and Northeast swells with South/Southwest offshore winds. A reliable option for improving surfers seeking quality sessions.

What to bring

The water is warm here — boardshorts or a rashguard are usually enough. Most instructors provide the board and everything you need.

Know before you go — Soup Bowl (Bathsheba)

Here's what you should know about surfing at Soup Bowl (Bathsheba) — conditions, timing, and practical stuff.

The waves

Soup Bowl (Bathsheba) is a reef break. You'll find waves with enough shape to practice turns and get longer rides. Not too mellow, not too heavy.

Best conditions

  • Tide: low, mid, high
  • Wind: South, Southwest
  • Swell: North, Northeast, East
See today's forecast

When to go

Soup Bowl (Bathsheba) has surfable waves most of the year. Check the forecast to pick the best day for your visit. Right now the water is warm at 27°C.

Ready to try Soup Bowl (Bathsheba)?

Whether you're a complete beginner or want to improve your technique, a local instructor makes all the difference.

Looking for surf lessons in Soup Bowl (Bathsheba), St. Joseph, Barbados? Surfer Worldwide helps you find local instructors who know this spot inside out. St. Joseph is a popular surf destination with consistent waves and a welcoming surf community. Check live conditions, compare instructors, and discover what to do in the area.

¿Buscas clases de surf en Soup Bowl (Bathsheba), St. Joseph, Barbados? En Surfer Worldwide puedes encontrar instructores locales certificados que conocen este spot mejor que nadie. St. Joseph es un destino popular para surfear con olas consistentes y una comunidad de surfistas acogedora. Consulta las condiciones en vivo, compara instructores y descubre qué hacer en la zona.