Batteaux Bay
Batteau Bay · Batteaux
11°17.1'N 60°32.9'W
Depth
4–10m
Bottom
sand
Alarm Radius
80m
Holding
Good
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
80m
80m for good holding on sand 4–10m. Protected from north and northwest; exposed to Atlantic easterly. Monitor conditions. Day stop or overnight in settled conditions only.
About This Anchorage
Batteaux Bay is a small, relatively sheltered bay on Tobago's northeast coast between Speyside and Charlotteville — one of the less-visited anchorages on the Atlantic side, offering some shelter from the north while remaining accessible to the Speyside dive sites. The name derives from the French 'bateau' (boat) reflecting Tobago's French colonial history. The beach is small and often empty. Jungle-clad hills tumble down to the water on both sides. The bay receives some protection from the northeast headland but the Atlantic easterly trade wind swell typically enters from the southeast. A quiet and peaceful stop for boats exploring the northeast coast, best treated as a day anchorage or overnight in settled conditions.
Protected From
N · NW · W
Exposed To
E · SE · NE
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- Free anchoring
- Permit required
- No
Restrictions: Main Ridge Forest Reserve surrounds the bay — no removal of wildlife or plants; carry out all rubbish
Hazards
- !Atlantic easterly trade wind swell — can enter the bay from southeast; monitor conditions
- !No facilities — completely self-sufficient
- !Remote — limited VHF contact ashore
Skipper's Tips
- →Batteaux Bay is a pleasant lunch stop on passage between Charlotteville and Speyside
- →Snorkelling around the rocky headlands can be good in calm conditions
- →Use Speyside (2nm east) for overnight if conditions are unsettled
Facilities
No facilities. Carry provisions from Charlotteville (5nm) or Speyside (2nm).
Nearest provisions: Speyside village (2nm east) (2nm)
Best Months & Season
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May
Year-round (south of hurricane belt). Best Jan–May settled dry season. Day stop or overnight in calm only.
Recommended Anchor Types
Nearby Anchorages
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