Brewer's Bay
Brewer's Bay is a more powerful option on Tortola's north coast—delivering challenging conditions with sharp reef and strong currents. For experienced surfers looking for more intensity than Josiah's Bay offers.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- NNW (340°)
- Direction range
- 310° - 10°
- Size range
- 0.8m - 2m
- Ideal size
- 1.6m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SE (135°)
- Offshore range
- 100° - 170°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
- Optimal range
- 0.2m - 2.5m
Water temp
27°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
2/10
Access: Tortola north coast. More powerful than Josiah's.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Brewer's Bay?
Brewer's Bay works best on a mid tide, ideally between 0.2m and 2.5m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at Brewer's Bay?
Offshore wind at Brewer's Bay blows from the SE (135°). Anything in the 100° to 170° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Brewer's Bay?
Brewer's Bay wants NNW swell (310° to 10°) between 0.8m and 2m, with a period of 14s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Brewer's Bay?
The main season at Brewer's Bay is Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. A secondary window runs Sep, Oct. Powerful, challenging. Sharp reef, strong currents.
How do I get to Brewer's Bay?
Fly into EIS, then allow about 15 minutes by road. Tortola north coast. More powerful than Josiah's.
What kind of wave is Brewer's Bay?
Brewer's Bay is a beach break, a right-hander. Difficulty is rated 6/10.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Sep, Oct
Powerful, challenging. Sharp reef, strong currents.
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