Cane Garden Bay
Cane Garden Bay is the Caribbean's hidden gem—a picture-perfect point break that only comes alive a few dozen days per year. When due N swells wrap into this protected bay on Tortola's north shore, long, peeling rights spin down the reef with mechanical precision. The setting is paradise: palm-fringed beach, crystal water, and often just a handful of surfers.
Cane Garden Bay surf forecast
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- N (350°)
- Direction range
- 340° - 30°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 3m
- Ideal size
- 2m - 2.6m
- Height multiplier
- 0.90×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SE (135°)
- Offshore range
- 100° - 170°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid to high
- Optimal range
- 0.6m - 1.8m
Water temp
27°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
2/10
Access: Tortola north shore. Only fires 20-30 days/year.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Cane Garden Bay?
The Cane Garden Bay profile favors mid to high tide, ideally between 0.6m and 1.8m 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 Cane Garden Bay?
The Cane Garden 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 Cane Garden Bay?
The Cane Garden Bay scoring profile favors swell from N (340° to 30°), a swell-height range of 1.2m to 3m, 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 Cane Garden Bay?
The main season at Cane Garden Bay is Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. A secondary window runs Oct. Winter N swells. Rare but magical.
How do I get to Cane Garden Bay?
The spot profile lists EIS as a nearby airport. The estimated road transfer is 20 minutes. Tortola north shore. Only fires 20-30 days/year.
What kind of wave is Cane Garden Bay?
Cane Garden Bay is a point break, a right-hander. Difficulty is rated 6/10.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Oct
Winter N swells. Rare but magical.
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