Trinidad and Tobago
Country/State Data
Regions
1
Breaks
12
Coastline
362 KM
Cost of living
Capital
Port of Spain
Security
Health
Positives
- Magic Mount Irvine
- Spot density on Tobago
- Cheap, excellent food
- Craziest Carnival
- Good flight links
Negatives
- Inconsistent larger swells
- Strong localism
- Long drives to Trinidad surf
- Thievery and police roadblocks
- Old Oak Rum hangovers
Where to surf in Trinidad and Tobago
Located at the very southern end of the Windward Island chain and only 7 km from Venezuela on the South American continent. Trinidad is largely flat or undulating, ascending to a height of 940m (3084ft) in the Northern Range and possessing sizable oil, gas and asphalt reserves, its prosperity is linked directly to the production of petroleum and petrochemicals. The main surfing areas are situated in the north and north-east of the island near Toco, which is too far for a day-trip from Port-Of-Spain. There is still a huge amount of coastline unexplored by surfers. Two thirds of Tobago is volcanic and mountainous, rising sharply in the east under a dense cloak of tropical rain forest, while the flatter, drier western side offers the nicest beaches. This southwest coast is where all the surf spots are located with the exception of Crazy's. The Buccoo Reef National Park is the main coastal feature, offering not only great surf but also fantastic snorkelling and diving.
Surf spots in Trinidad and Tobago
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Break lowdown
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Library
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Travel Information
General
- Current Time
- Tourists
- 375,000
- Population
- 1,399,488
- Tourist Info
- Tourist Info
Security
Health
Money
- Currency
- TTD
Cost of living
Communication
- Dialing in
- +1 868
- Dialing out
- 011
- Language
- English (official) English and French Creole, Spanish, Hindi.
Electricity
- Plug Type
- ab
Visas
Most nationalities can visit visa free for stays of up to 180 days.
Getting There
Tobago is 2.5h away from Port-of-Spain by fast catamaran. The slower car ferry takes 6h (www.patnt.com). 15 minutes by air.
Getting Around
Rent a car. Costs are about $35 per day and fuel is cheap. Public transport is possible but not with surfboards.
Accommodation
Guest houses in Grande Rivire (Mt. Plaisir) or Toco (Patrice Bravo). Staying in Trinidad hotels entails very long drives. Most hotels in Tobago are scattered around Mt Irvine and Pigeon Point. Tasty inexpensive curry, rotis or shark 'n' bakes.
Activities
Bird or turtle watching, diving (Speyside), snorkelling and mountain biking tours. Birth place of Soca music and the famous February Trinidad Carnival.
Hazards & hassles
Expect violence for a lack of respect towards the locals at breaks like Mount Irvine. Car-jacking banditos and theft is a possibility. Be watchful for poisonous snakes and giant centipedes.
Handy Hints
Take mosquito repellent, long-sleeve rash vest and a light-weight springsuit for dawn patrols. Alan Davis shapes and repairs boards in Cascade, Trinidad. Rent boards from the locals like Cool Runnings at Mount Irvine beach.
Due to global pandemic, Visas, Getting There, Getting Around or Accommodation information and pricing may have changed. Always check Government Travel Advice before travelling.
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