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St. James · West Coast

Folkestone Marine Park

Best Shore Snorkeling Reserve

Just north of Holetown, Folkestone Marine Park features a roped-off, boat-free recreational zone where you can wade straight off the sand to snorkel over vibrant coral reefs teeming with parrotfish and angelfish.

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Swimming & Waves

Calm like a swimming pool today

Seaweed & Sand

Shoreline and water are clear of seaweed

Next Tide Today

Next High Tide at 6:09pm (0.24m / 0.8ft)

Today's High & Low Tides (Sun, October 25)Sunrise: 5:50am · Sunset: 5:34pm
High Tide5:08am0.79m (2.6ft)
Low Tide1:46pm0.11m (0.4ft)
High Tide6:09pm0.24m (0.8ft)
Low Tide8:32pm0.22m (0.7ft)

Known For: Shore Snorkeling · Families & Kids · Shaded Park Picnics

On the Beach: Roped Boat-Free Swim Zone · Marine Museum · Restrooms & Showers · Shaded Park & Parking

Nearby Calm Option · 4 Min Drive

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Live Beach Cameras at Folkestone Marine Park (1)

Folkestone Marine Park · Snorkel Reef (North)
Protected Coral ReefLive feed via IWCP Barbados
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Local Business Spotlight Open · Folkestone Marine Park

Put your spot, daily food/drink specials, or WhatsApp booking button right here for locals and visitors checking this beach today.

1-business-per-beach spotlightList Your Business on Folkestone Marine Park