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Tarpum Bay Settlement

Location: Eleuthera
Lat / Lon: N 24° 58.679' / W 076° 11.070'
Depth: 5 - 10
Description:
The anchorage is an open roadstead that is only suitable for settled conditions. There is technically protection to the southeast, but in practice there is almost always a swell. If the weather cooperates stopping for a night is a fine idea as the town beach is very pretty and there are several restaurants to try. Boaters should be prepared to move if the winds pick up.

Holding:

5.00

Excellent

Wind Protection:

3.00

Exposed

Current Flow:

4.00

Wake Protection:

5.00

Exposed

Scenic Beauty:

4.00

Ease of Shopping:

5.00

Fuel and grocery store in settlement

Shore Access:

5.00

Beach nearby & Public DOck

Pet Friendly:

5.00

Beach nearby & Public DOck

Cell Service:

5.00

Good Coverage

Review for Tarpum Bay Settlement

Reviewed by: Jason Spitz, Breathe, on Feb 28, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

5

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

5

We absolutely love the settlement of Tapum Bay. Excellent anchorage in SE to E winds. It's a very open anchorage so can become quite rocky in other winds. Be careful of the rock bar to the north. The rocks are visible at low tide but not high tide. It is shallow there!

The town had at least 4 grocery stores, two which are significant sized and prices were lower here than many items in the main grocery in Rock Sound. There's a well stocked hardware store (not marine) with excellent tool, electrical and plumbing selection.

Don't miss the beach swing. The beach cemetery to the north is historic.

So much to like. Here's some photos from our last visit:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/Tarpumbay/permalink/10161439815588431/?

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