Tortola - Cane Garden Bay, Tortola
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It breaks about 30 to 40 yards off the dry rocks on the shoreline. A great vantage point to take photos, just be careful of larger set waves-that could ruin the photographer whole day.
Atmosphere:
I surfed it through the late '70s & early '80s when it wasn't that well known. Today you can google it and get plenty of information. Definitely one of the best wave I've surfed in the world.
Additional Info:
To check it out you walk out along the edge of the bay on the large pebble rocks till you round the point. Don't paddle out from there! Paddle out from the inside Bay beach or the little pier (if they still let you). There is a bowl at the takeoff spot, so take off at the peak or behind it, and bottom turn strait back up into the pocket & tuck. If it's over head you'll have to pump it to make it out. When it's breaking at its max, you can take off twice as far back, right in front of the cliff, and then barrel right through the bowl section!
Location
Loading...Access
Fly to tortala from san juan
then taxi over
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Point break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand |
| Power | Unknown |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | Unknown |
| Swell size | 5ft-6ft - 6ft+ |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Crowded |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Ultra crowded |
Dangers
None
Videos
None
Nearby spots
1.13 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
2.80 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
3.40 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |