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Level 3/10

Cinnamon Bay

St John, US Virgin Islands

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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.

Cinnamon Bay surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast

Today4

Poor

0.6mE@7s

9km/h

0.6m@7s

9km/h

Thu5

Poor

0.4mE@7s

14km/h

0.4m@7s

14km/h

Fri6

Poor

0.4mN@9s

22km/h

0.4m@9s

22km/h

Sat7

Poor

0.5mNW@6s

21km/h

0.5m@6s

21km/h

Sun8

Poor

0.5mNW@7s

17km/h

0.5m@7s

17km/h

Mon9

Poor

0.5mNNW@7s

8km/h

0.5m@7s

8km/h

Tue10

Poor

0.4mNNW@12s

12km/h

0.4m@12s

12km/h

Wed11

Poor

0.3mNNE@11s

15km/h

0.3m@11s

15km/h

Thu12

Poor

0.4mSSE@9s

20km/h

0.4m@9s

20km/h

Fri13

Poor

0.2mNNE@9s

22km/h

0.2m@9s

22km/h

Groomed Choppy 5+ days out, less certain

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Today's ConditionsToday's Conditions

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Best session: AfternoonAM 13 km/h · PM 5 km/h

Swell

0.6m

E(99°)

Score: 11/25

Period

Short period

Score: 4/25

Wind

9km/h

S(179°)

Score: 16/25

Weather

28°C

0.0mm36%

First light 5:50amSunrise 6:20amSunset 5:45pmLast light 6:15pm

Windswell

0.1m@1s

Secondary

0.3m

Confidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Swell0.6m @7s E outside window

Wind9 km/h S cross-shore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 5:50–8:30am · droppingStrike window: 1:23–6:15pm · risingIdeal tide: 0.2–2.5m

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°C

28°

27°

28°

27°

26°

27°

26°

27°

28°

27°

28°

27°

28°

27°

28°

2m1.0

sec

12s

11s

swell

windkm/h

15g21

12g17

9g14

5g10

10g15

13g19

19g25

13g21

9g15

19g26

28g36

24g39

23g37

13g29

25g38

18g26

22g31

27g41

18g39

18g26

21g31

15g28

14g22

16g22

10g17

9g16

9g15

5g12

0g11

8g15

13g18

15g23

14g25

9g23

18g24

18g26

16g25

14g24

13g21

20g31

20g28

19g27

23g31

22g33

21g32

23g31

tidem

5:07am0.3m

11:07am0.1m

5:07pm0.3m

11:37pm0.1m

6:03am0.4m

12:15pm0.1m

5:52pm0.3m

6:57am0.4m

1:22pm0.1m

6:37pm0.3m

12:42am0.0m

7:37am0.4m

2:22pm0.1m

7:15pm0.2m

1:15am0.0m

8:22am0.4m

3:12pm0.1m

7:52pm0.2m

1:47am0.0m

9:00am0.4m

3:57pm0.1m

8:37pm0.2m

2:22am0.0m

9:37am0.4m

4:37pm0.1m

9:07pm0.2m

2:52am0.0m

10:12am0.4m

5:17pm0.1m

9:45pm0.1m

3:30am0.0m

10:52am0.4m

6:07pm0.1m

10:07pm0.1m

4:00am0.0m

11:30am0.4m

6:52pm0.1m

10:52pm0.1m

Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

5:07 am

High · 0.32m

11:07 am

Low · 0.12m

5:07 pm

High · 0.34m

11:37 pm

Low · 0.07m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Poor

Components

Swell Direction2/25

Swell Size11/25

Swell Period4/25

Wind16/25

Raw Score33/100

Adjustments

🤢 Wind History-7

🌊 Tide+5

⚠️ Weak Component-5

Adjusted Score26/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score26

🤢 Morning Sickness🌊 Optimal tide window

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Location & Conditions

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Swell0.6m @7s E outside window

Wind9 km/h S cross-shore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: NE (45°)
Direction range: 20° - 80°
Size range: 0.6m - 2m
Ideal size: 1.2m - 1.7m
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 kind of wave is Cinnamon Bay?

Cinnamon Bay is a beach break in St John, US Virgin Islands, with peaks that run both left and right.

What swell works best at Cinnamon Bay?

Cinnamon Bay 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 Cinnamon Bay?

A SW wind is dead offshore at Cinnamon Bay, 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 Cinnamon Bay?

Cinnamon 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 Cinnamon Bay?

The most reliable run of swell at Cinnamon Bay comes Nov to Mar. There's a second window in Sep to Oct too. Most popular St Martin spot.

How cold is the water at Cinnamon Bay?

The water at Cinnamon 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 Cinnamon 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). Most popular St Martin spot.

How do I get to Cinnamon Bay?

The nearest airport on our list is STT, then it's roughly a 40-minute drive. From there you need a boat to reach the break (we estimate around $20 USD, but confirm with an operator). St John. Ferry from St Thomas.