Anchorage· Cat Island· Bahamas — Eleuthera, Andros & the Out Islands
Joe Sound Beach Anchorage
24° 12.5′ N · 75° 24.6′ W
A peaceful, empty beach anchorage on the south side of the Bight with a panoramic view back to New Bight, Old Bight and the hills. It is a good hop when the wind goes south-east to south.
Practical
Open approach in 8-12 ft over sand with ridges a foot or more high. Rocks and coral increase in 5-6 ft near the beach, so stay out in about 8-9 ft MLW in clean sand. Very calm in ESE through S up to 15 kt for several days, with good holding close to the beach (2022). Nothing ashore except a long beach and driftwood for a fire. The water is clear enough to run a watermaker.
Best for
A quiet night in south-east to south winds
Season
ESE–S winds
Nearby
- Old Bight Anchorage (Rollezzz Beach)1.3 NM away
- Old Bight Beach (Rollezzz Beach)1.3 NM away
- Rollezzz Beach Resort bar and restaurant1.3 NM away
- Old Bight Community Clinic2.1 NM away
- Old Bight historic railroad2.1 NM away
- Old Bight mini-marts and gas station2.1 NM away
- The Village Anchorage (Old Bight north)2.9 NM away
- Bain Town Community Clinic (south Cat Island)3.8 NM away