Nassau West Bay

Nassau West Bay fronts the Cable Beach resort strip , Nassau's main hotel and resort corridor to the west of the capital. The anchorage in the bay provides good access to the resort amenities while maintaining open water sailing and good sand holding. The Melia Nassau Beach, SLS Baha Mar, and Baha Mar Casino complex are all fronted by the beach here. The bay is, however, open to the north , northers in November, April make this a dangerous anchorage and immediate departure to the enclosed Nassau Harbour or Coral Harbour is essential on any norther forecast. In settled weather with S or E winds, this is a pleasant anchorage with easy beach access. The Bahamas' 0.8m tidal range creates a perceptible current along the beach as the tide runs.