Brandon's Beach
Brandon's Beach anchorage · Brandons anchorage
13°07.26'N 59°37.80'W
Depth
3–9m
Bottom
sand
Alarm Radius
75m
Holding
Good
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
75m
75m for good holding on sand in 3–9m. Active beach — dinghy traffic and swim zone near beach. Close to Bridgetown for customs runs. Open to west in weather swell.
About This Anchorage
Brandon's Beach is a popular and lively public beach on the south Platinum Coast between Bridgetown and the main hotel strip — a genuine local Barbadian beach scene. On weekends, Brandon's is alive with Bajans barbecuing, playing music, swimming, and doing what Caribbean beach culture does best. The anchorage provides a great vantage point on this authentic local scene. The proximity to Bridgetown (2.5nm south) makes it convenient for customs and provisioning. The beach has food vendors selling fresh fish, chicken, and Bajan rum punch. This is the best place on the west coast to experience the island's culture away from the tourist hotel strip.
Protected From
E · NE · SE
Exposed To
W · NW · SW
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- No anchoring fee
- Permit required
- Yes
Restrictions: Customs cleared at Bridgetown required. Active public beach — maintain swim zone clearance. Sand only.
Hazards
- !Active public beach — swimmers and water sports; maintain clearance from swim zone
- !Weekend crowds can be significant — lively atmosphere but boat traffic around the anchorage
- !Open to west — uncomfortable in any westerly swell
Skipper's Tips
- →Visit on a weekend for the full Brandon's Beach Barbadian cultural experience — barbecue, music, and beach cricket
- →Beach vendors sell fresh flying fish cutters and rum punch — one of the authentic Bajan beach experiences
- →Close to Bridgetown for same-day customs clearance dinghy runs
- →Good position for a first or last night on the west coast — comfortable Carlisle Bay is 2.5nm south for a secure overnight
Facilities
Beach food vendors at Brandon's Beach — fresh fish, chicken, Bajan rum punch. Closest full provisioning in Bridgetown (2.5nm S).
Nearest provisions: Bridgetown (Massy Stores, 2.5nm S) (2.5nm)
Best Months & Season
Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
December–April. Lively beach culture particularly on weekends. Good intermediate stop between Carlisle Bay and the Platinum Coast.
Recommended Anchor Types
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