Small sandy beach below the fort at St George's, best in easterly winds. The launch is gusty and cramped when sun chairs are out, but it smooths out on the water. Watch for the old rusty jetty and beach crowds.
■ Intermediate spot – Small, gusty launch with crowds and an old jetty nearby Today's rating, which adds wind, gusts and swell, is in the live forecast.
Riding
chop
Beach faces
NE (about 45°)
Best wind
From the WNW to N or E to SSE (side-shore)
Offshore (avoid)
From the S to W
Season
Windiest October–April, when fronts bring strong SW to N winds; summer is lighter and mostly S–SW. Water is cool in winter (about 19–21°C).
Guide only. Forecasts, gear sizes and spot notes can be wrong or out of date. Check conditions on the beach, take lessons from a certified instructor, ride within your ability and never ride alone. See the full disclaimer.