Mullins Beach Bay
Mullins Beach anchorage · Mullins Bay
13°14.64'N 59°38.58'W
Depth
3–8m
Bottom
sand
Alarm Radius
75m
Holding
Good
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
75m
75m for good holding on sand in 3–8m. Day-trip catamarans and water sports boats frequent this beach. Monitor dinghy and boat traffic. Open to west as all west coast bays.
About This Anchorage
Mullins Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches on the entire north Platinum Coast — a wide crescent of golden sand, calm turquoise water, and the famous Mullins Beach Bar serving fresh seafood and cocktails directly on the beach. The bay is well-protected from the ENE trades and lies on calm, flat water. Day-trip catamarans from Bridgetown frequently stop here, so the beach is lively during the day with tourists. The anchorage gives a superb view down the beach with the green hills of the Scotland District rising behind. Speightstown, the north coast's main town, is just 1nm north. Good provisioning and restaurants in Speightstown.
Protected From
E · NE · SE
Exposed To
W · NW · SW
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- No anchoring fee
- Permit required
- Yes
Restrictions: Customs cleared at Bridgetown required. No anchoring on coral or sea grass — sand only. Swim zone clearance required. Day-trip catamaran traffic.
Hazards
- !Day-trip catamaran traffic — large catamarans anchor nearby during day visits; arrive early for best position
- !Swim zone around beach — active beach with swimmers and water sports
- !Open to west — uncomfortable in westerly swell
- !Shallow inshore near beach — maintain 3m+ depth
Skipper's Tips
- →Mullins Beach Bar serves some of the best fresh grilled fish on the Platinum Coast — lunch or dinner from the dinghy
- →Arrive before the day-trip catamarans (09:00) for the best anchorage position and quietest beach
- →Speightstown (1nm N) is a charming historic town with good provisioning, restaurants, and the excellent Arlington Museum
- →The north end of the beach has good snorkelling off the rocks
Facilities
Mullins Beach Bar — excellent beachside restaurant serving fresh seafood, salads, and cocktails. Speightstown (1nm N) for provisioning and restaurants.
Nearest provisions: Speightstown (1nm N) (1nm)
Best Months & Season
Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
December–April. Day-trip catamarans make the beach busy mid-day in peak season. Quieter mornings and evenings.
Recommended Anchor Types
Nearby Anchorages
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