Continent |
Caribbean |
Country |
Turks and Caicos Islands |
Next Big City |
Providenciales |
Next Town |
Leeward, Grace Bay |
Type: |
Ocean, Island |
Rider Ability: |
Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Parking |
Type: |
Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small wave |
Hazards: |
Currents, Ships, Reefs, Corals |
Quality: |
Crystal clear |
Best Tide: |
High tide |
Flat to choppy water. In the channel small waves. Many shallow areas around the point and across the channel around the others cays. Pay attention to the boats and current in the channel. During winter swells the outer reef can provide some great surf. Safety boat required. Best waves in January and February.
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Small |
Hazards: |
None |
Beach Users: |
None |
Sandy beach with lots of space. Beach can be littered with Conch shells which easily damage your kite. If you are going to ride the waves to the NE be careful of shallow coral reef.
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Spring:
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Shorts |
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Summer:
|
Shorts |
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Fall:
|
Shorts |
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Winter:
|
Shorts, Shorty |
Always warm and sunny.
Best Months: |
January, May, June, July, December |
Wind Type: |
Frontal, Trade |
Best Direction: |
N, NNE |
Main Direction: |
N, NE, E, SE |
Good trade winds during summer with 15-25 knots. During winter frontal winds. Best in a N-NE.
Transport |
Car |
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Access
|
Short walk |
Take Leeward Highway to the northeast end of the island and you will find Leeward. Though entrance, stay on Governors Road past Ashcroft School turn right (North) on Carevelle, turn right on Princess Dr. Take Princess 2 miles down. Access point to Princess Grace Marine Park is on the left and is a pedestrian access. Emerald Point is up the beach to the the left and is a 1/2 mile walk. Bring lots of water as there are no shade or services.
Rules |
None |
Be aware of the tides which can rip through the Leeward Channel. If you are crossing the channel to ride the flats be careful of boat and barge traffic.
Great nightlife available in Grace Bay Beach area. Local riders can direct you the party scene.
