Cow Wreck Beach
Cow Wreck Beach on Anegada is the BVI's most remote surf option—requiring a boat or small plane to reach. Named for the bones of cows that washed ashore from shipwrecks, this beach break offers uncrowded waves in a pristine setting.
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Spot Details
CustomizeCustomize this spotSwell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NE (45°)
- Direction range
- 20° - 80°
- Size range
- 0.6m - 2m
- Ideal size
- 1.2m - 1.7m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 12s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SW (225°)
- Offshore range
- 190° - 260°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
- Optimal range
- 0.2m - 2.5m
Water temp
27°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
4/10
Crowd level
1/10
Access: Anegada island. Boat or small plane access.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Cow Wreck Beach?
Cow Wreck Beach is a beach break in Anegada, British Virgin Islands, with peaks that run both left and right.
What swell works best at Cow Wreck Beach?
Cow Wreck Beach 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 Cow Wreck Beach?
A SW wind is dead offshore at Cow Wreck Beach, and anything from the S round to the W 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 Cow Wreck Beach?
Cow Wreck Beach has a preferred tide range, roughly 0.2m to 2.5m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf Cow Wreck Beach?
The most reliable run of swell at Cow Wreck Beach comes Nov to Mar. There's a second window in Sep to Oct too. Remote, uncrowded BVI option.
How cold is the water at Cow Wreck Beach?
The water at Cow Wreck Beach 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 Cow Wreck Beach 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 1/10). Remote, uncrowded BVI option.
How do I get to Cow Wreck Beach?
The nearest airport on our list is EIS. From there you need a boat to reach the break (we estimate around $100 USD, but confirm with an operator). Anegada island. Boat or small plane access.
What other surf spots are near Cow Wreck Beach?
The closest breaks we track are Josiah's Bay (43 km), Brewer's Bay (46 km) and Cane Garden Bay (49 km), handy when Cow Wreck Beach isn't working.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Sep, Oct
Remote, uncrowded BVI option.
Getting There
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