Josiahs Bay
Edit SpotAbout
This is a fun and relaxed wave good for longboarding or with a fun shape. Its a really great wave.
Atmosphere:
Its good for beginners and it has a surf rental in case you didnt bring a board. Its a nice familly beach and has a bar and restaurant. Be sure to bring an umbrella because the sun is hot.
Additional Info:
This is the first spot in tortola to go bad. So if there is crowdes every where else this is the place to go.
Location
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Its A 25 min drive from Roadtown. The Beach has a parking and taxies will go there without any extra cost.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | No |
| Boat required | Yes |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy with rock |
| Power | Ordinary, Fun, Powerless |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | West, SouthWest, South, SouthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | North, NorthWest, East, NorthEast |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 8ft+ |
| Tide | Mid and high tide |
| Tide movement | Don't know |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Rocks, Pollution, Sharks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Brewers Bay
1.90 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
Lava Flow
4.89 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Tortola - Cane Garden Bay, Tortola
5.75 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |