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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.
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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Real-Time View
Live Beach Cameras at Folkestone Marine Park (1)

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