Surf spot

Hatchet Bay

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Country: Bahamas
Coordinates: 25.3653, -76.4840

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Wave period (s)	4.2	4.5	4.6	4.3	4.1	4.3	4.3	4.3	4.3	4.4	4.5	4.3	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.4	5.4	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.2	5.2	5.3	5.3	5.6	5.6	5.6	5.7	3.3	3.4	5.8	5.7	5.7	6.5	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.3	5	5	5	4.8	4.8	5	5	4.9
Wave energy (kJ)	10	11	9	10	10	9	9	7	7	7	6	6	8	8	7	6	6	6	6	6	5	6	5	5	5	5	5	6	5	6	6	5	4	5	5	4	4	4	4	9	15	20	23	26	26	26	26	27	18	17	16	15	14	13	13	11
Wind speed (km/h)	21.1	21.6	26.5	26	21.3	17.3	15.6	15.6	17.6	17.9	16.8	18.4	13	7.9	9	13.6	15.4	15.8	15.1	11.8	7.7	7.4	13.9	19.1	19.5	15.4	13.8	13.1	14.5	26.4	26.5	27.5	21	20	13.5	15.9	19.3	20.8	26.4	25.2	29.6	22.8	21.9	25	19.3	20.8	23.8	23.5	21.2	21.4	20.2	17.8	17.9	13.7	17	15.3
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Hatchet Bay, Bahamas is a remote, scenic surf spot on Eleuthera, known for its laid-back island vibe, clear turquoise water, and reef-protected breaks. It’s not a super-consistent, everyday surf destination, but when a swell wraps in and the wind cooperates, it can offer fun, uncrowded waves in a beautiful setting.

What it’s like

Setting: Tropical, quiet, and relatively undeveloped compared with major surf destinations.
Wave type: Mostly reef breaks and nearby reef setups rather than beach breaks.
Conditions: Works best with the right swell direction and offshore winds; quality can vary a lot depending on the day.
Crowds: Usually very light—one of the appealing things about surfing here.

What surfers like about it

Clean Caribbean water and warm temperatures
Scenic, uncrowded lineup
Potential for fun, punchy reef waves when conditions line up

Things to keep in mind

Can be shallow and reefy, so local knowledge is valuable
Best for surfers comfortable with reef breaks
Wave consistency is lower than in more exposed Atlantic-facing surf regions

Best for

Intermediate to advanced surfers
Travelers looking for a quieter surf adventure
Surf trips where the experience and setting matter as much as the waves