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Palmetto Point
17° 34.9′ N · 61° 51.5′ W
The low south-west headland of Barbuda, where the west and south coasts meet below the lagoon. It is part of the Ramsar wetland, a nesting area for frigatebirds and leatherback turtles, and in the right swell a surf break.
Practical
Coordinate verified from Wikipedia. Doyle's rounding waypoint is LBAU01, 0.9 nm south of Palmetto Point (N17 34.0 W061 51.5). Round outside it when sailing between the south-coast anchorages and Low Bay, and keep outside Codrington Shoals and the 9-ft bank. Beach access by land has become difficult because the Barbuda Ocean Club has fenced the area for a golf course. The foreshore below high water remains public. Barbudaful says Palmetto Point gets huge swells at certain times and is a favourite with surfers. Leatherback turtles nest here, so avoid lights and disturbance on the beach at night.
Best for
Rounding mark and surf spot
Nearby
- Pink Sand Beach (Barbuda)0.6 NM away
- Martello Tower Anchorage (River Beach)1.5 NM away
- River Fort Martello Tower1.8 NM away
- River Boat Harbour (Doyle Waypoint)1.9 NM away
- River Wharf (Barbuda Ferry Dock)2.2 NM away
- Coral Group Bay Reefs2.5 NM away
- Coral Group Bay Beach2.6 NM away
- Taylor House Ruins2.6 NM away