Consett Bay
Consett Bay anchorage · East coast cove Barbados
13°08.82'N 59°28.68'W
EXPOSED ATLANTIC COAST — Emergency Reference Entry
This anchorage is on the Atlantic windward coast of Barbados. It is NOT suitable for visiting yacht anchoring in normal conditions. Full Atlantic swell arrives directly — 1–3m swell common even in settled periods. This entry is for emergency reference and local knowledge documentation only. Visit by car from Bridgetown.
Depth
3–8m
Bottom
sand
Alarm Radius
110m
Holding
Fair
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
110m
110m alarm — exposed east coast. Reference/emergency only. Reef passages on approach require local knowledge. Do not attempt without local guide.
About This Anchorage
Consett Bay is a small east coast cove on Barbados's windward shore — one of the few bays on this coast where local fishermen occasionally shelter their boats. The high inland hills of the Scotland District cast a partial wind shadow that slightly reduces the trade wind chop compared to more exposed east coast locations. However, the Atlantic swell rolling in from the open ocean creates consistently rough conditions unsuitable for visiting yacht anchoring. The reef passages on the approach require intimate local knowledge. The surrounding coastal scenery is rugged and spectacular — the Scotland District of Barbados is the island's most dramatic geological region, formed by a completely different geological process than the rest of the island. Explore by land via the east coast highway.
Protected From
W · NW
Exposed To
E · NE · SE · S
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- No anchoring fee
- Permit required
- Yes
Restrictions: Customs cleared at Bridgetown required. EXPOSED EAST COAST. Reef passages require local knowledge. Emergency reference only.
Hazards
- !EXPOSED ATLANTIC COAST — unsuitable for visiting yachts in normal conditions
- !Reef passages on approach — local knowledge essential
- !Atlantic swell enters the cove directly
- !No rescue infrastructure on east coast
Skipper's Tips
- →The east coast road from Bathsheba south to Long Bay is one of Barbados's great drives — hire a car
- →Consett Bay is best seen from the road above the coast
Facilities
No facilities. Access by car from the east coast road.
Nearest provisions: Oistins (10nm SW by sea) (10nm)
Best Months & Season
Apr
Reference/emergency only.
Recommended Anchor Types
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