Surf spot

Tortola - Cane Garden Bay, Tortola

Forecast conditions and map view for Tortola - Cane Garden Bay, Tortola in British Virgin. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: British Virgin
Coordinates: 18.4291, -64.6615

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Wave period (s)	4	4	4.1	4.3	4.2	4.2	4.4	4.2	4.8	4.5	4.3	4.3	4.3	4.5	4.5	4.2	4.1	4	4.1	4.1	4	4	4.3	4.2	4	4	4	4.1	4	3.9	4.5	4.5	4.1	4.3	4.3	4.7	4.3	4.1	4.7	4.6	4.5	4.6	4.6	4.6	4.5	4.3	4.2	4.4	4.5	4.2	4.3	4.2	4.1	4	4	4.2
Wave energy (kJ)	9	10	9	12	14	12	12	3	13	21	13	13	12	13	15	14	13	12	7	9	8	7	6	6	11	17	14	14	16	10	4	7	17	13	19	14	24	17	9	14	21	20	28	27	29	27	25	14	11	10	12	11	9	7	6	6
Wind speed (km/h)	22.9	19.8	24.2	24.2	26	28.1	29.6	31.5	29.2	29.5	28.1	27	25.7	25.2	26.8	28.2	26.6	26.6	26.7	27.8	25.3	21	22.9	22	22	27.3	31.7	29.9	25.9	26.6	28.2	29.2	27	27.4	28.6	30.2	28.8	30.3	32.1	34	32.7	31.9	30.7	29.7	31	30.1	28.1	28.8	27.8	24.5	23.9	25.6	24.2	20.2	23.1	24
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Tortola – Cane Garden Bay, Tortola (British Virgin Islands) is a scenic, crescent-shaped bay known more for its relaxed tropical vibe than for big, world-class surf. It can still produce fun waves, especially when a solid north or northeast swell wraps into the bay.

Wave type

Mostly beachbreak with some reef/point influence depending on the exact section of the bay
Best for longboarders, intermediate surfers, and beginners on smaller days
Can get bumpy or weak if the swell direction or wind isn’t right

Conditions

Best swell direction: typically north to northeast
Best wind: light southerly or offshore-ish conditions are ideal
Tide: can make a noticeable difference; mid-tide often works well
Waves are usually small to moderate, but during the right swell can become playful and fun

Spot character

Beautiful tropical setting with clear water and a laid-back beach atmosphere
Popular with swimmers, paddleboarders, and tourists, so it can be crowded or busy in the bay
More of a fun, scenic surf session than a hardcore performance spot

Best for

Beginners to intermediates
Longboarding
Surfers looking for an easy, mellow wave in a stunning location

Things to watch out for

Potential reef sections and shallow spots in some areas
Can be affected by boat traffic, swimmers, and crowded beach activity
Conditions are highly dependent on swell direction