North Palmetto Point Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Bahamas – Eleuthera)
| Name: | North Palmetto Point |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | inconsistent |
| Best Swell: NE | Offshore Wind: SW |
North Palmetto Point in Eleuthera is an exposed reef break that does not work very often. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. Offshore winds blow from the southwest. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the ideal swell direction is from the northeast. Reef breaks provide lefts and rights. Best around mid tide. Rarely crowded here. Watch out for urchins, rocks, sharks and coral.
Overall North Palmetto Point Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see North Palmetto Point surf quality by season and North Palmetto Point surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of North Palmetto Point |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to North Palmetto Point:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | James Point | 19 mi |
| Second closest break | Rock Sound | 19 mi |
| Third closest break | Hidden Beach | 22 mi |
| Fourth closest break | The Dump | 25 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Ledges | 26 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to North Palmetto Point: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Canaveral East Buoy | 296 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | NE Bahamas Buoy | 329 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Canaveral Buoy | 341 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | East of Bahamas Buoy | 343 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | St Augustine Buoy | 431 mi |
Tide stations nearest to North Palmetto Point: |
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| Closest tide station | Eleuthera Island (west coast), Bahamas | 13 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Eleuthera Island (west coast), Bahamas (2) | 13 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Eleuthera Island (east coast), Bahamas | 16 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Eleuthera Island (east coast), Bahamas (2) | 16 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | The Bight, Cat Island, Bahamas | 73 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to North Palmetto Point: |
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| Closest ski area | Scaly Mountain (United States) | 805 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Sky Valley (United States) | 807 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Wolf Laurel (United States) | 827 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Appalachian Ski Mountain (United States) | 828 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Cataloochee (United States) | 832 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to North Palmetto Point: |
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| Closest city location | Rock Sound (Bahamas) | 17 mi |
| Second closest city location | Dunmore Town (Bahamas) | 40 mi |
| Third closest city location | Nassau (Bahamas) | 75 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Andros Town (Bahamas) | 107 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Marsh Harbour (Bahamas) | 111 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to North Palmetto Point is Governors Harbour (Governor's Harbor) Airport (GHB) in Bahamas, 24 km (15 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to North Palmetto Point is Rock Sound Airport (RSD), also in Bahamas, 30 km (19 miles) away.
- Third is North Eleuthera Airport (ELH) in Bahamas, 66 km (41 miles) away.
- Nassau International Airport (NAS) in Bahamas is 135 km (84 miles) away.
- Andros Town Airport (ASD), also in Bahamas is the fifth nearest airport to North Palmetto Point and is 175 km (109 miles) away.
