West Bay
West Bay on Roatan is the Bay Islands' surf option—a reef break on Honduras's famous dive destination island. When N swells arrive, surfers share the reef with divers exploring the world-class coral below.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- N (350°)
- Direction range
- 330° - 30°
- Size range
- 0.8m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 1.6m - 2.1m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- S (180°)
- Offshore range
- 150° - 210°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
- Optimal range
- 0.6m - 1.5m
Water temp
28°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
2/10
Access: Roatan. Honduras Bay Islands.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is West Bay?
West Bay is a reef break in Roatan, Honduras, with peaks that run both left and right.
What swell works best at West Bay?
West Bay picks up swell from the NNW 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 2.5m, with the sweet spot around 1.6 to 2.1m. 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 West Bay?
A S wind is dead offshore at West Bay, and anything from the SSE round to the SSW 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 West Bay?
West Bay is at its best around mid tide, roughly 0.6m to 1.5m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf West Bay?
The most reliable run of swell at West Bay comes Nov to Mar. There's a second window in Sep to Oct too. Bay Islands option.
How cold is the water at West Bay?
The water at West Bay averages around 28°C, so boardshorts or a rashguard will do. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.
Is West Bay good for beginners?
It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 5/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. The lineup is usually quiet (crowd 2/10). Bay Islands option.
How do I get to West Bay?
The nearest airport on our list is RTB, then it's roughly a 15-minute drive. Roatan. Honduras Bay Islands.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Sep, Oct
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