Silver Sands Beach

Silver Sands Beach showing swimming, landscape views and a beach
Silver Sands Beach showing a river or creek and tropical scenes
Silver Sands Beach showing landscape views, rocky coastline and a sandy beach
Silver Sands Beach featuring a beach and tropical scenes
Silver Sands Beach showing tropical scenes, a house and a beach


Protected lagoons and strong, constant breezes make this spot great for both learning wind-driven watersports and showing off expert skills.

Silver Sands Beach on the very southern tip of Barbados offers the best of both worlds from the island’s beach choices. Get some sun or set up a beach umbrella, read a book and enjoy a cool drink. After sunbathing, follow the gradual slope of the beach into the ocean to play in the waves. Repeat this cycle all day for maximum relaxation. This is typical of beach activities on the west side of the island.

For a little more excitement, the east side influence on Silver Sands is a steady breeze, making the area an ideal spot for windsports. In fact, Brian Talma, who competed in windsurfing in the 1988 and 1992 summer Olympics, trained on this beach.

A good way to start your windsport adventure is learning how to paddle surf, or stand-up paddle. You’ll learn enough in a five-minute briefing in shallow pools near shore to be able to stand and manoeuvre on this wide board. Join a group safari or rent a board and go on your own north about 2 miles (3 kilometres) to Oistin, where you can snorkel with turtles.

Next, progress to windsurfing, again with lessons in the shallow lagoon. Once you learn the points of balancing on the board and keeping the sail filled with wind, you’ll be ready to try the additional challenge of taking the action out onto the waves. Be prepared to take a few embarrassing spills into the surf it’s all part of the fun.

Now that you are skilled at getting to your feet and balancing on a board, try the larger waves further out from shore for actual surfing. And for the ultimate challenge, experiment with kite surfing. Master board, wind, waves and a small kite for endless fun.

Silver Sands Beach is 9 miles (14 kilometres) south of Bridgetown, the capital of Barbados, and is easily accessible by bus. The best season to enjoy windsports on Barbados is from November through July.

Tours & day trips

See all 87 activities

History & culture

See all 37 activities

Private & custom tours

See all 28 activities

Water activities

See all 13 activities

Classes & workshops

See all 5 activities

Popular places to visit


Top Hotel Deals

South Point Hotel

South Point Hotel

4.5 out of 5
100 Ocean Way, Silver Sands, Oistins, Christ Church
South Point Hotel
OceanBlue

OceanBlue

3 out of 5
Inch Marlow, Inch Marlowe, Christ Church
OceanBlue
Silverpoint Hotel

Silverpoint Hotel

4.5 out of 5
On Silver Sands Beach, Silver Sands, Christ Church
Silverpoint Hotel
Lighthouse Resort

Lighthouse Resort

2.5 out of 5
Landsdowne, Atlantic Shores, Christ Church, Oistins, Christ Church
Lighthouse Resort
Remarkable 3-bed Villa in Christ Church

Remarkable 3-bed Villa in Christ Church

4 out of 5
Providence, 01
Remarkable 3-bed Villa in Christ Church
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.