Half Moon Bay
Half Moon Bay is Antigua's premier surf beach—a crescent-shaped bay on the southeast coast that picks up NE swells. The picturesque setting and consistent waves make it the island's go-to surf spot.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- NE (45°)
- Direction range
- 30° - 80°
- Size range
- 0.6m - 2m
- Ideal size
- 1.2m - 1.7m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 12s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- W (270°)
- Offshore range
- 240° - 300°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
- Optimal range
- 0.2m - 2.5m
Water temp
27°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
4/10
Crowd level
2/10
Access: Southeast Antigua. Atlantic-facing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Half Moon Bay?
Half Moon Bay is a beach break in Antigua, Antigua & Barbuda, with peaks that run both left and right.
What swell works best at Half Moon Bay?
Half Moon Bay picks up swell from the NNE round to the E, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the NE. It starts working at around 0.6m and handles up to about 2m, with the sweet spot around 1.2 to 1.7m. Period matters too: aim for 12s or longer, as anything under 8s tends to be weak. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.
What wind is offshore at Half Moon Bay?
A W wind is dead offshore at Half Moon Bay, and anything from the WSW round to the WNW keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 6am to 10am. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.
What tide is best at Half Moon Bay?
Half Moon Bay has a preferred tide range, roughly 0.2m to 2.5m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf Half Moon Bay?
The most reliable run of swell at Half Moon Bay comes Nov to Mar. There's a second window in Sep to Oct too. Antigua's east coast option.
How cold is the water at Half Moon Bay?
The water at Half Moon Bay averages around 27°C, so boardshorts or a rashguard will do. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.
Is Half Moon Bay good for beginners?
It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 4/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. The lineup is usually quiet (crowd 2/10). Antigua's east coast option.
How do I get to Half Moon Bay?
The nearest airport on our list is ANU, then it's roughly a 45-minute drive. Southeast Antigua. Atlantic-facing.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Sep, Oct
Antigua's east coast option.
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