Spot GuideBritish Virgin IslandsBeef IslandLong Bay, Beef Island wing area

Long Bay, Beef Island wing area

Beef Island, British Virgin Islands · 18.4397, -64.5269

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conditions & access

Best wind

East-to-west regional trade-wind flow

Season

Wingers observed in November; a late-March discussion reports highly variable wind after previously frequent trade-wind days

Water

Caribbean north-side coastal water with possible swell; exact reef, depth and launch line are not documented

Experience

Community-observed wing area — exact launch and rescue plan require local confirmation

Hazards

Sparse local foil presence and incomplete depth, reef, current, vessel, wind-shadow and rescue information. Prolonged wind shutdowns are possible, and the observed riding does not establish beginner suitability.

Parking & access

The forum names Long Bay north of the airport but gives no rigging area, public parking right or recovery point. Confirm shore access and airport/road constraints locally.

“Progression Project forum voyage report says the only wing riders observed during a November week in the British Virgin Islands were around Long Bay just north of the airport. A local follow-up describes the regional wind as east-to-west and notes that north-side swell can remain available, while also warning that wind can shut down for multi-week weather interruptions.”

— via Progression Project forum — public topic and post research, last verified 2026-08-02

Live wind

wx.ikitesurf.com BVI-Tortola (25.26 mi) Nearest live iKiteSurf station (nearby, not confirmed at launch): BVI-Tortola (25.26 mi) — https://wx.ikitesurf.com/spot/17214 wx.ikitesurf.com

Local guides

forum.progressionproject.com Long Bay, Beef Island wing area https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/tortola-foiling/9004/3 forum.progressionproject.com

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