Cinnamon Bay
Cinnamon Bay is a beautiful beach break inside Virgin Islands National Park on St John. The mellow waves are perfect for beginners, and the stunning park setting makes it a complete tropical surf experience.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- NE (45°)
- Direction range
- 20° - 80°
- Size range
- 0.6m - 2m
- Ideal size
- 1.6m
- Height multiplier
- 0.90×
- 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
3/10
Crowd level
3/10
Access: St John. Ferry from St Thomas.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Cinnamon Bay?
Cinnamon Bay works best on a mid tide, ideally between 0.2m and 2.5m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at Cinnamon Bay?
Offshore wind at Cinnamon Bay blows from the SW (225°). Anything in the 190° to 260° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Cinnamon Bay?
Cinnamon Bay wants NE swell (20° to 80°) between 0.6m and 2m, with a period of 12s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Cinnamon Bay?
The main season at Cinnamon Bay is Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. A secondary window runs Sep, Oct. Most popular St Martin spot.
How do I get to Cinnamon Bay?
Fly into STT, then allow about 40 minutes by road, plus a boat transfer (around $20 USD). St John. Ferry from St Thomas.
What kind of wave is Cinnamon Bay?
Cinnamon Bay is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 3/10.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Sep, Oct
Most popular St Martin spot.
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