Apple Bay
Apple Bay is the British Virgin Islands' most consistent surf spot—a reef break on Tortola's north shore that picks up more swell than anywhere else in the territory. When winter swells arrive, clean, fast waves peel along the reef, drawing the small but dedicated BVI surf community.
Today's Conditions
Location & Conditions
Tide Times
Strike Score Breakdown
Location & Conditions
Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NNW (340°)
- Direction range
- 310° - 10°
- Size range
- 0.8m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 2.1m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SE (135°)
- Offshore range
- 100° - 170°
- Best window
- morning
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid to high
- Optimal range
- 0.6m - 1.8m
Water temp
27°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
3/10
Access: Tortola north shore. BVI surf hub.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Sep, Oct
Winter swells. Most consistent spot in BVI.
Getting There
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