Surf spot

Fort Bay

Forecast conditions and map view for Fort Bay in Saba. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Saba
Coordinates: 17.6177, -63.2555

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Wave height (m)	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.7	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.8	1	0.9	0.8	0.5	0.6	0.7	0.6	0.5	0.4	0.5	0.6	0.4	0.5	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.4	0.5	0.4	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.4	0.9	1.1	0.9	1.1	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5
Wave direction	E	E	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	E	E	E	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	E	ENE	ESE	ENE	ENE	NE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	ESE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E
Wave period (s)	7	6.9	6.8	4.8	4.8	4.8	5.9	6.5	6.2	6	5.8	5	5	5.3	4.8	4.5	4.3	4.3	4.5	4.8	4.8	4.3	5.2	5.4	4.3	4.3	4.2	4.3	4.4	4.3	5	5	5.3	5.5	4.6	4.7	4.6	4.9	5.4	6.6	5.2	4.8	5.1	4.7	4.8	5.5	5.4	4.7	4.3	5	5	5	5	5.2	5.2	4.8
Wave energy (kJ)	24	24	17	25	27	23	30	28	37	37	42	48	41	32	13	14	17	14	11	9	10	13	9	17	22	22	18	16	12	12	11	9	13	12	36	34	37	32	34	14	43	54	46	52	32	26	27	21	16	25	21	20	17	15	13	13
Wind speed (km/h)	25.6	29.5	25.5	27.9	24.3	27.8	29.6	31.6	29.1	29.9	30.3	30	23.1	23.5	28.2	30.3	27.6	28.9	27.5	28.1	23.8	20.3	20.5	20.6	22.7	28.1	28.5	28.1	26	25.2	31	28.8	27.7	23.9	26.1	28.9	30.6	28.5	31.4	32	31.4	30.5	30.1	29.6	30	29.9	31	29.1	26.7	27	28.7	24	23.7	21.3	26.3	24.5
Wind direction	ENECross-off	ENECross-off	ENECross	ECross	ENECross-off	ENECross-off	ENECross-off	ENECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ENECross-off	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ENECross	ENECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ESECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross

Fort Bay, Saba is a small, rugged harbor area on the southern coast of Saba in the Caribbean. It’s not a classic “surf beach” with long, groomed waves, but it can produce small, exposed reefy waves when there’s enough swell and the right wind direction.

Surf characteristics

Wave quality: Usually short, punchy, and localized rather than long rides
Bottom: Rocky/reef-like, so conditions can be technical and shallow
Best swell: Typically does better with north to northeast swell arriving from open Atlantic exposure
Wind: Best in light offshore or calm conditions; trade winds can make it choppy
Skill level: Generally better suited to experienced surfers due to the rocky entry and shallow hazards

Conditions and hazards

Access: Fort Bay is mainly a harbor and landing area, so surf access can be limited and conditions affected by local boat activity
Hazards: Sharp reef/rocks, changing currents, and limited bailout options
Crowds: Usually not a crowded surf zone, but the spot is small and conditions are inconsistent

Overall vibe

Fort Bay is more of a hidden, rugged Caribbean wave check than a reliable surf destination. If the swell lines up, it can be fun and uncrowded—but it’s generally best for surfers who are comfortable reading reef breaks and handling sketchy entries.