Continent |
Caribbean |
Country |
Bahamas |
Next Big City |
Bimini |
Next Town |
Bimini |
Type: |
Island |
Rider Ability: |
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Shower, Toilet, Food |
Type: |
Shallow, Flat, Chop |
Hazards: |
Reefs |
Quality: |
Crystal clear |
Best Tide: |
No information |
Flat to choppy water. The east side has a big shallow area with very nice flat water. Beautiful clear water. The west side can have some reefs in front of the beach.
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Small |
Hazards: |
Bystanders |
Beach Users: |
None |
Several small, sandy beaches on the west side of the island. No real beach on the east side, launch from the water. Find a launch for every wind direction, but be aware of home owners and sun bathers.
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Spring:
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Shorts |
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Summer:
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Shorts |
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Fall:
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Shorts |
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Winter:
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Shorts, Shorty |
Great weather all year round. Shorty only needed when cold front pass by during winter. Otherwise just sun protection.
Best Months: |
January, February, March, April, October, November, December |
Wind Type: |
Thermal, Frontal |
Best Direction: |
N, SE, NW |
Main Direction: |
N, SE, NW |
Nice winds from fall to spring, specially with colder Northerlies. Summer lighter with Southerlies. Works in every direction.
Transport |
Boat |
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Access
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No walk |
Only accessible by boat. South of Bimini, about 11 miles.
Rules |
Other |
North Cat Cay is a private island of home owners, no public access. You need to be a day guest or have rented a house.