Josiah's Bay
Josiah's Bay is the BVI's best learn-to-surf spot—a beach break on Tortola's east coast that produces fun A-frame peaks suitable for beginners and intermediates. When winter swells arrive, this is where the BVI surf community gathers.
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Spot Details
CustomizeCustomize this spotSwell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- N (350°)
- Direction range
- 320° - 20°
- 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
3/10
Crowd level
3/10
Access: Tortola east coast. BVI's learn-to-surf spot.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Josiah's Bay?
Josiah's Bay is a beach break in Tortola, British Virgin Islands, with peaks that run both left and right.
What swell works best at Josiah's Bay?
Josiah's Bay picks up swell from the NW round to the NNE, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the N. It starts working at around 0.8m and handles up to about 2m, with the sweet spot around 1.3 to 1.7m. Period matters too: aim for 14s or longer, as anything under 10s 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 Josiah's Bay?
A SE wind is dead offshore at Josiah's Bay, and anything from the E round to the S 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 Josiah's Bay?
Josiah's Bay has a preferred tide range, roughly 0.2m to 2.5m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf Josiah's Bay?
The most reliable run of swell at Josiah's Bay comes Nov to Mar. There's a second window in Sep to Oct too. Best learn-to-surf spot in BVI. Fun A-frames.
How cold is the water at Josiah's Bay?
The water at Josiah's Bay 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 Josiah's Bay good for beginners?
Yes, it's one of the friendlier waves around, rated 3/10 for difficulty. The lineup is usually quiet (crowd 3/10). Best learn-to-surf spot in BVI. Fun A-frames.
How do I get to Josiah's Bay?
The nearest airport on our list is EIS, then it's roughly a 20-minute drive. Tortola east coast. BVI's learn-to-surf spot.
What other surf spots are near Josiah's Bay?
The closest breaks we track are Brewer's Bay (4.0 km), Cane Garden Bay (7.3 km) and Apple Bay (11 km), handy when Josiah's Bay isn't working. We track 4 spots around Tortola in total.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Sep, Oct
Best learn-to-surf spot in BVI. Fun A-frames.
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