Reduit Beach Bay
Reduit Bay · Rodney Bay outer anchorage
14°04.5'N 60°57.1'W
Depth
3–6m
Bottom
sand
Alarm Radius
75m
Holding
Excellent
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
75m
75m on clean white sand in 3–6m — excellent holding, anchor sets immediately. Swell from NE trades can make the anchorage rolly in fresh conditions; anchor alarm recommended overnight to detect any slipping.
About This Anchorage
Reduit Beach Bay is the main outer anchorage for Rodney Bay and the most popular beach stop on St. Lucia's north coast. The wide bay has a long white sand beach lined with beach bars, restaurants, and watersports operators. The anchorage in 3–6m of clean white sand offers excellent holding. This is the preferred spot for cruisers who want proximity to Rodney Bay's amenities without paying marina fees. The Spinnaker bar and Bay Gardens Beach Resort are ashore. The bay is sheltered from the west and north by the marina causeway but open to the east and the NE trades — expect a gentle swell overnight in most conditions. The dinghy landing at the beach is easy in calm weather.
Protected From
N · NW · W · SW
Exposed To
E · SE · NE
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- Free anchoring. Navigation licence required (included if cleared at Rodney Bay Marina).
- Permit required
- No
Restrictions: Stay clear of swimming zones marked with buoys close to beach. Watersports area active 0800–1700. Respect beach area speed limits.
Hazards
- !Open to NE trade winds — swell can make anchorage rolly overnight in fresh NE conditions
- !Watersports activities (jet skis, water toys) active during day — keep clear of designated areas
- !Dinghy landing on open beach — landing through small shore break; use care in fresh trade wind conditions
- !Anchor drag possible in gusty conditions — verify set before going ashore
Skipper's Tips
- →Reduit Beach Bay has the best sand holding in the Rodney Bay area — anchors set easily and reliably
- →Walk or dinghy north 0.5nm to marina for provisioning, chandlery, and Customs clearance
- →The Spinnaker bar is the social hub for cruisers anchored out — dinghy dock available
- →Snorkelling on the fringing reef at the north end of the beach — clear water, good fish life
- →In fresh NE trades, anchor towards the northern end of the bay for more shelter behind the causeway
Facilities
Multiple beach bars and restaurants ashore. Spinnaker Beach Bar (dinghy landing possible). Full provisions and marina services 0.5nm north at Rodney Bay Marina.
Nearest provisions: Rodney Bay Marina complex (0.5nm)
Best Months & Season
Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May
December–May best (dry season, settled NE trades). Year-round possible but fresh trades June–November create swell in the bay.
Recommended Anchor Types
Nearby Anchorages
Set Your Anchor Alarm to 75m
Trade wind gusts and ARC fleet traffic in Rodney Bay can cause anchor drag overnight. Safety Anchor Alarm monitors your GPS position continuously — wake up before you are aground.
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