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Freshwater Bay

Freshwater Bay

St. Michael·West coast·Calm

About

Freshwater Bay, known locally as Pile Bay, is a tiny, sparsely wooded inlet historically used by fishermen where Caribbean spiny lobster is seasonally available from local divers. Calm, clear water and a sheltered setting make it a tranquil spot for snorkelling, away from the busier west coast beaches.

Live conditions

Open-Meteo marine & weather near this beach

Swim score

10/10

Wave height
0.9 m
Wave period
6.5 s
Wind speed
13.4 km/h
Wind direction
ENE

Updated 8:00 PM AST

Tides

Model sea level from Open-Meteo—not for coastal navigation.

Now
↑ Rising
Next high
Sat, Aug 22, 11:00 PM
0.36 m
Next low
Sun, Aug 23, 7:00 AM
-0.09 m

Sargassum

Sargassum: clear

Sargassum levels are coast-level estimates, updated weekly. Conditions may vary along beaches — check webcams if available.

Location

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7-day wave forecast

Maximum hourly wave height per day (Open-Meteo marine, America/Barbados).

Best for

Snorkelling, beach walks, secluded swimming

Notes

Just south of Paradise Beach and north of Brighton Beach. Local secret.

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