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Clifton Bay - West Bay

Location: New Providence
Lat / Lon: N 25° 01.556' / W 077° 32.824'
Depth: 5'-15'
Tide: 2.0'-2.5'
Description:
Clifton Bay is a favorite spot for boaters passing to and from the Exumas but do not want to enter Nassau Harbour.
There is good protection from the northeast through southeast, but it is wide open to the west. When the winds are out of the south through north a swell will penetrate the anchorage that will be minimal at 15 knots but when it approaches 20 knots it will be uncomfortable. Vessels have ridden out cold fronts by anchoring close to the beach on the north side but very few of those vessels will describe Clifton Bay as an ideal spot for heavy weather. The saving grace for this anchorage is that the holding is excellent in clear sand. There are bands of grass in the northeast corner of the bay, but they will only affect vessels drawing 4’ or less looking to maximize protection.

3.83

(6)

3.83 out of 5 stars

Holding:

4.83

Good holding in sand, avoid grassy patches

Wind Protection:

3.67

N-SSE

Current Flow:

3.60

Wake Protection:

3.20

Open and Exposed West Through Southwest

Scenic Beauty:

4.00

Ease of Shopping:

2.25

Shore Access:

3.60

Beach nearby - north half of bay is private

Pet Friendly:

4.00

Jaws Beach nearby

Cell Service:

4.20

WiFi:

1.00

Review for Clifton Bay - West Bay

Reviewed by: Tony Buntyn on Jan 25, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

4

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

WiFi:

1

We waited out a stretch of high winds out of the N and E. Up to 25mph for 5 days. Excellent holding. Plenty of room. Beautiful water and beach (Jaws Beach). Taxi service right to the beach (Monique and Big Mama) took us to provision, etc. Great time.

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Review for Clifton Bay - West Bay

Reviewed by: Martin Filion, Emyliz I, on Jan 21, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 32'
Draft: 4.5'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

1

Pet Friendly:

2

Cell Service:

5

This place is beautifull, the holding is really good and there is enough water to be able to get close to the beach but be aware that the swell is greater near the beach. If you want to be in flat water, go to the north part of the bay. The beach is beautifull and clean. Be aware that there is nothing there, no restaurant, no businesses, you will have to walk a long way to find anything commercial. The shore access is inexistant, you will have to leave your dinghy on the beach and there nothing to tie it down exept if you bring it to one of the tree that are about 75 foot from the water so not so easy. To get to the beach in dingy, aim for the pilars and stay on the left side because all on the right side is rocks rocks rocks that will get out of the water on low tides.

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Review for Clifton Bay - West Bay

Reviewed by: Eric Anderson on Apr 13, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 43'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

3

Great wind protection from anything but west. Rode out 2 day storm 20-30k wind's from north then from east. Great holding in sand. We tucked up in the area marked 6' and had no issues with depth. Jaws beach has a dumpster for trash and a great place to walk your dog.

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Review for Clifton Bay - West Bay

Reviewed by: Richard on Apr 11, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

3

Shore Access:

3

Cell Service:

4

Great place to stop if winds out of the N through S. Unprotected from the west. Great views but limited shore access. Jaws beach with free landing and pilings that you can lock your dinghy too but it is a long trip to civilization/stores. Lyford to the N is all private. Great stop though.

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Review for Clifton Bay - West Bay

Reviewed by: Cheryl Catteau on Feb 12, 2020
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 36'
Draft: 6.0'

Overall Rating:

1

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

1

Wake Protection:

1

Scenic Beauty:

1

Shore Access:

4

Pet Friendly:

4

Cell Service:

4

Great spot on route south or north but there is a huge surge from the south no matter of the wind direction.

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Review for Clifton Bay - West Bay

Reviewed by: Lucy Wilcox on Apr 4, 2017
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 38'
Draft: 3.9'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

4

Pet Friendly:

4

Cell Service:

5

Protected from the north and east; completely exposed to the west. Good holding in 6-8 feet of water. You can dinghy to the National Park beach for a walk. Great spot to stop on the way from the Berrys to the Exumas.

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