About This Spot
Wax Cay, Bahamas is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Bahamas.
Situated in Caribbean, the spot offers Shallow and Flat and Chop and Small waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With SE–NW winds, peaking from January to December, Wax Cay, Bahamas delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Wind season October to May. Summer breezes in the afternoons. August/September lowest winds. Fantastic riding on any wind direction, but small boat necessary to access surrounding islands. Any West wind puts you in the most beautiful flat water! But, so does any North or East. Riding is possible off of the north, west and east sides of the island. NE wind can be both sideon and sideoff. N wind can be onshore relative to cottages, but sideoff to west beaches. Directions given below are considered from the west shore.
When to Go
Gorgeous - it's The Bahamas! Winter weather can be chilly, especially when windy. Shorty or even 3.2 may be necessary. Summer can be hot, but breezes in the afternoons.
What to Expect
Water on the insides very flat and shallow. Large sandbars exposed at low tide - and current can be strong in some places, but very easy to see. Flat water areas are enormous. On the windward side, open ocean riding - can be nice waves, but small beaches are surrounded by rocks and cliffs. Care should be taken.
Wind & Conditions
SE · NW
Best wind direction
Wind season October to May. Summer breezes in the afternoons. August/September lowest winds. Fantastic riding on any wind direction, but small boat necessary to access surrounding islands. Any West wind puts you in the most beautiful flat water! But, so does any North or East. Riding is possible off of the north, west and east sides of the island. NE wind can be both sideon and sideoff. N wind can be onshore relative to cottages, but sideoff to west beaches. Directions given below are considered from the west shore.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Water on the insides very flat and shallow. Large sandbars exposed at low tide - and current can be strong in some places, but very easy to see. Flat water areas are enormous. On the windward side, open ocean riding - can be nice waves, but small beaches are surrounded by rocks and cliffs. Care should be taken.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
Wax Cay is a completely private island. Access is restricted. Fly commercial to Nassau, then charter/private to Norman's Cay. Private shuttle to Wax.
Location
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