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Reeds Bay

St. James·West coast·Calm

About

Idyllic crescent-shaped enclave on the West Coast featuring exceptionally soft white sand and undisturbed turquoise water. Naturally shaded by mature trees, with sandy bathymetry creating perpetually calm sea state.

Live conditions

Open-Meteo marine & weather near this beach

Swim score

7/10

Wave height
1.4 m
Wave period
6.5 s
Wind speed
25.8 km/h
Wind direction
E

Updated 10:30 AM AST

Tides

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

Now
Near high tide
Next high
Sun, May 24, 11:00 PM
0.46 m
Next low
Mon, May 25, 5:00 PM
0.13 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

Tranquil swimming, secluded picnics, escape from tourist crowds, snorkelling

Notes

Also known locally as Thunder Bay. Frequent anchor stop for catamaran cruises. Most commercial facilities are at the south of the bay, with luxury villas fringing the central and northern stretches of this beach.

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