Apple Bay Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Apple Bay Surf Guide
Apple Bay, or Capoon's Bay as the locals call it, is a small nook of coast with a wide open window to the NW, N and NE. In front of the famed Bomba Shack lies a perfectly A-shaped reef which grooms incoming swells into ruler-edged walls of joy. It's the most consistent surf spot in the BVI's. The reef here picks up any little bit of swell that's out there, and will close out after about eight to 10-feet. It likes a little W in the swell to get the left working and bowl up the rights. It's a sand-bottom getting in and out of the water in front of Sebastian's, and the reef has numerous elk horn coral heads, so be aware.
Ability Level
All Abilities
Beginner to advanced depending on the surf.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Not heavy but present. Mind your manners.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Can get pretty crowded when there are waves.
Spot Rating
Fun
Really fun wave with rights and lefts on the right swells.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Can be a good amount of work when there is a sizeable swell.
Water Quality
Clean
Pretty good.
Hazards
A few rocks on the inside.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish, Bodyboard
Access
Park right there.
Bottom
Reef
Best Season
Late summer and fall for tropical cyclone swells but late fall through early spring for consistency.
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