- Shelter
- N, NE, E, SW, S, SE
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Bay on the east shore of Coral Bay, St. John, just south of Hurricane Hole.
- Mooring buoys
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Sand bottom. Sheltered from north round through east and south to south-west, open to the west and north-west.
Practical
Navily lists 8 mooring buoys, with anchoring allowed. Hurricane Hole, immediately north, is part of the Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument, where anchoring is prohibited, so check where its limit runs before dropping the anchor.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 18.34569, -64.69188 (18°20.74'N 64°41.51'W)
- Country
- U.S. Virgin Islands
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north, north-east, east, south-west, south, south-east winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Maximum length
- 196 ft
- Services
- Mooring buoys
- Boaters' rating
- 4.5/5
- Updated
- October 14, 2026
Getting there
Nathaniel Bay lies at 18°20.74'N 64°41.51'W, that is 18.34569, -64.69188 in decimal degrees.
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Write a reviewFrequently asked questions
Which winds is Nathaniel Bay sheltered from?
Nathaniel Bay is sheltered from north, north-east, east, south-west, south, south-east winds.
Can you anchor at Nathaniel Bay?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Nathaniel Bay.
What boat length does Nathaniel Bay accept?
Nathaniel Bay accepts boats up to 196 ft.
How do boaters rate Nathaniel Bay?
Nathaniel Bay is rated 4.5/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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