Browne's Beach Anchorage
Brownes Beach · Bayshore Beach anchorage
13°04.80'N 59°37.32'W
Depth
4–11m
Bottom
sand
Alarm Radius
75m
Holding
Good
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
75m
75m for good holding on sand in 4–11m. Maintain clearance from Browne's Beach swim area — active public beach with swimmers. Central position in Carlisle Bay gives access to all facilities by dinghy.
About This Anchorage
Browne's Beach is one of Barbados's most popular public beaches — a wide strip of golden sand in the middle of Carlisle Bay, free to all and frequently busy with locals and tourists. Anchoring off the beach puts you in the heart of the Carlisle Bay anchorage, equidistant between The Boatyard to the north and the wreck dive sites to the south. The view of Bridgetown from this position is excellent — the city skyline against the green hills behind. The beach itself has a gentle gradient and is excellent for swimming. Street food vendors sometimes operate on the beach road — good local cuisine options. The position is typical of the main Carlisle Bay anchorage experience.
Protected From
N · NE · E · SE
Exposed To
S · SW · W
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- No anchoring fee
- Permit required
- Yes
Restrictions: Customs mandatory. Carlisle Bay marine park — sand only. Maintain clearance from Browne's Beach public swim zone. No motorised water sports in swim zones.
Hazards
- !Active public beach — swimmers throughout the day; maintain wide clearance from swim area
- !Central busy anchorage position — surrounded by boats in ARC season
- !High dinghy traffic throughout the bay
Skipper's Tips
- →Browne's Beach is a great spot for swimming ashore — good beach facilities and a lively local atmosphere
- →Bajan street food on the beach road is excellent and inexpensive — flying fish cutters (Barbados national dish) from the roadside stalls
- →Central position in the bay is ideal for a first night in Carlisle Bay before repositioning to a more specific spot
Facilities
Beach food vendors and cafes on the Browne's Beach road. The Boatyard 0.3nm north. Bridgetown full provisioning 0.6nm north via dinghy.
Nearest provisions: Bridgetown (Massy Stores, 0.6nm N) (0.6nm)
Best Months & Season
Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
December–April. Central position in the main anchorage — busy but convenient.
Recommended Anchor Types
Nearby Anchorages
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