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Maho Bay Beach
4.8★ · 294 Google ratings, U.S. Virgin Islands
✓ Short walk✓ Free✓ Restrooms
At a glance
Parking
Fills up early
Walk
60 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes
Cost
Free
Water
86°F
Tide
1 ft range today
Sand
160 ft from the water to the back
Map of Maho Bay Beach
Guide
Good to know
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 15 visitors · 2018–2026
Bring snorkel gear to see turtles
Sea turtles feeding on grass in the shallows are the main draw, visible almost daily with a mask and fins.
Expect calm, sheltered water
The bay is protected from wind and waves, making the water exceptionally still compared to other island beaches.
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2018–2026
Arrive before 9am for parking
Street-side parking fills quickly, especially on weekends, and spots become scarce by mid-morning.
Bugs congregate in shaded spots
Mosquitoes are aggressive near trees and bushes, so bring bug spray or consider open sun instead.
Food vendors close by 3 or 4pm
Bring snacks or eat early, as the restaurant generator sometimes fails and trucks operate limited hours.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
83°F · partly cloudy
Water
86°F
Waves
3.5 ft · 5 s apart
Wind
15 mph from the ESE
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
9 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 00:32 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 03:56 | High tide | ↑ |
| 10:39 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 18:16 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 7, 8:04 AM.
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at Maho Bay Beach?
60 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Maho Bay Beach have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
