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
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NE (45°)
- Direction range
- 20° - 80°
- Size range
- 0.6m - 2m
- Ideal size
- 1.6m
- 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.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Sep, Oct
Remote, uncrowded BVI option.
Getting There
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