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.
Brewer's Bay surf forecast
Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.
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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
- 1.3m - 1.7m
- 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?
The Brewer's Bay profile favors the recorded tide range, ideally between 0.2m and 2.5m on the local tide chart. Compare this preference with the forecast tide and local conditions before choosing a session.
What wind direction is offshore at Brewer's Bay?
The Brewer's Bay profile uses wind from SE (135°) as its preferred direction, with an offshore range of 100° to 170°. Wind speed matters too: light winds outside that range can still produce surfable conditions, while strong offshore winds can make takeoffs difficult.
What swell size and direction work best at Brewer's Bay?
The Brewer's Bay scoring profile favors swell from NNW (310° to 10°), a swell-height range of 0.8m to 2m, and a reference period of 14s. These are model inputs, not guaranteed breaking-wave heights or a promise that the surf will suit every ability.
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?
The spot profile lists EIS as a nearby airport. The estimated road transfer is 15 minutes. 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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