- Shelter
- NW, N, NE, W, E
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage off Sun Bay, the public beach park 0.6 NM east of Esperanza on the south coast of Vieques.
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Sand bottom. Sheltered from W through N to E, open to the south.
Practical
Anchoring permitted. The balneario ashore has toilets, showers, changing rooms, barbecue grills, food kiosks and lifeguards. Camping by advance permit.
Ashore
Esperanza and its malecón are a walk along the shore to the west.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 18.09219, -65.46129 (18°5.53'N 65°27.68'W)
- Country
- Puerto Rico
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west, east winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 3.9/5
- Updated
- October 14, 2026
Getting there
Sun Bay lies at 18°5.53'N 65°27.68'W, that is 18.09219, -65.46129 in decimal degrees.
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Write a reviewFrequently asked questions
Which winds is Sun Bay sheltered from?
Sun Bay is sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west, east winds.
Can you anchor at Sun Bay?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Sun Bay.
How do boaters rate Sun Bay?
Sun Bay is rated 3.9/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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