Visiting Long Bay Beach

About Long Bay Beach

A long, shallow beach on the southeast coast where steady easterly trade winds and flat water make Provo's kiteboarding centre. Several kite schools offer lessons, and the beach is quiet away from the kite area.

Tip: Book a kiteboarding lesson in the windier months from about November to June; beginners learn quickly in the flat, shallow water.

Plan your visit

• Time needed: Half a day.
• Cost: Free — no ticket needed for the main area.
• Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
• Where: Long Bay, windy southeast shore of shallow water, kiteboarders and luxury villas.

Best time to visit Long Bay Beach

Long Bay Beach is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:

• February: 27°C (81°F) highs, about 4 rainy days, very busy crowds.
• March: 28°C (82°F) highs, about 4 rainy days, very busy crowds.
• April: 29°C (84°F) highs, about 4 rainy days, busy crowds.

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Fit it into your trip

Our 3-day Turks and Caicos itinerary visits Long Bay Beach on day 3, together with Taylor Bay and Iguana Island and Half Moon Bay.

• No. 8 of the 13 sights in our Turks and Caicos things-to-do list.
• Day 2 of the 2-day plan.
• Day 3 of the 5-day plan.
• Listed in free things to do in Turks and Caicos.
• One of the picks in outdoors in Turks and Caicos.

If you like Long Bay Beach

• Grace Bay Beach — Grace Bay, Half a day or more
• Bight Reef (Coral Gardens) — The Bight, 1–2 hours
• Smith's Reef — Turtle Cove, 1–2 hours
• Sapodilla Bay — Chalk Sound and Taylor Bay, Half a day

Staying near Long Bay Beach

Stay in Long Bay ($$$$) to walk here: windy southeast shore of shallow water, kiteboarders and luxury villas. All areas to stay in Turks and Caicos.

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