Pipe Cay Northwest
- Location: Northern Exuma
- Lat / Lon: N 24° 15.269' / W 076° 31.180'
- Depth: 7'-10'
- Tide: 2.5'-3.0'
- Description:
The anchorage is in a narrow tidal creek running along the NW edge of Pipe Cay. Bordered by broad expanses of drying sand flats the holding is very good, and there is excellent protection from N-S winds. In settled conditions the anchorage can provide a calm night’s sleep for several boats along its length. The creek is wide enough to provide sufficient swing room for most boats so setting two anchors is generally not required. That said it is important to favor the west bank of the creek when setting anchor to ensure that you do not swing into the rock face that lines this end of Pipe Cay.
Holding:
0
Good holding in sand, avoid grassy patches
Wind Protection:
0
NE-SSE
Current Flow:
0
Strong reversing currents
Wake Protection:
0
Open and Exposed Northwest Through Southwest
Shore Access:
0
Beach nearby
Pet Friendly:
0
Beach nearby opposite Compass Cay
Cell Service:
0
Good Coverage