Brighton Beach Roadstead
Brighton Beach anchorage · Spring Garden anchorage
13°06.48'N 59°37.50'W
Depth
4–10m
Bottom
sand
Alarm Radius
90m
Holding
Fair
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
90m
90m for fair holding — open roadstead position. Less secure than Carlisle Bay. Use only in settled trade wind conditions. If any swell or northerly weather forecast, proceed south into Carlisle Bay proper.
About This Anchorage
Brighton Beach is a north Bridgetown suburb on the Spring Garden Highway coast — the anchorage here is a roadstead rather than a proper sheltered bay. It is primarily useful as a temporary waiting position for vessels approaching from the north before entering Carlisle Bay, or as an overflow anchorage when Carlisle Bay is at capacity during major ARC season influxes. The protection is limited — the east and southeast are sheltered by the island but the northern and western quadrants are exposed. Brighton Beach itself is a quiet local beach popular with Barbadian families. The proximity to the Carenage makes it convenient for customs runs. Proceed south into Carlisle Bay for a secure overnight position.
Protected From
E · SE
Exposed To
N · NW · W · SW
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- No anchoring fee
- Permit required
- Yes
Restrictions: Customs mandatory at Carenage on arrival from abroad. Open roadstead — not recommended for overnight in unsettled conditions. Commercial vessel traffic on approach to Bridgetown Harbour.
Hazards
- !Open roadstead — significant exposure to N, NW, W; not safe in any northerly conditions
- !Commercial ship traffic on approaches to Bridgetown Harbour — maintain clear passage
- !Not suitable for overnight stays in any but the most settled conditions
Skipper's Tips
- →Use as a temporary stop only while waiting for customs appointment or when Carlisle Bay is overfull
- →Proceed south into Carlisle Bay as soon as possible for a secure overnight position
- →Good approach landmark: the Spring Garden Highway coastal road and the prominent Bridgetown industrial area
Facilities
No facilities at roadstead. Short dinghy to Bridgetown Carenage for all services.
Nearest provisions: Bridgetown Carenage (0.5nm S) (0.5nm)
Best Months & Season
Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
Day use only in settled conditions. Always prefer Carlisle Bay for overnight stays.
Recommended Anchor Types
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