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Shark Hole

St. Philip·Southeast coast·Moderate

About

Remarkable geological anomaly. Centuries of erosion have carved a narrow spoon-shaped channel deep into solid coral rock. Protective outer reef filters massive waves, creating a churning but enclosed saltwater pool. Carrying capacity limited to a dozen people.

Live conditions

Open-Meteo marine & weather near this beach

Swim score

4/10

Wave height
1.5 m
Wave period
6.6 s
Wind speed
23.1 km/h
Wind direction
ENE

Updated 10:30 AM AST

Tides

Model sea level from Open-Meteo (hourly)—not for coastal navigation.

Now
Near high tide
Next high
Sun, May 24, 11:00 PM
0.47 m
Next low
Sun, May 24, 4:00 PM
0.09 m

Sargassum

Sargassum: heavy

Sargassum levels are coast-level estimates, updated weekly. Conditions may vary along beaches — check webcams if available.

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7-day wave forecast

Maximum hourly wave height per day (Open-Meteo marine, America/Barbados).

Best for

Unique experience, photography, local secret, adventurous explorers

Notes

Highly prized local secret. Tiny — limited to a dozen visitors. Check conditions carefully before venturing in as surge can be strong.

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