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St. James · West Coast

Paynes Bay

Platinum Coast Calm & Turtle Bay

Located in the heart of St. James on the West Coast, Paynes Bay offers calm, clear swimming water, catamaran stops, and jet ski rentals.

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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 Low Tide at 11:16am (0.28m / 0.9ft)

Today's High & Low Tides (Fri, October 23)Sunrise: 5:49am · Sunset: 5:34pm
High Tide3:41am0.62m (2ft)
Low Tide11:16am0.28m (0.9ft)
High Tide3:24pm0.4m (1.3ft)
Low Tide8:43pm0.22m (0.7ft)

Known For: Calm Luxury Swim · Catamaran & Turtle Snorkel · Sunset Views

On the Beach: Chair & Umbrella Rentals · Beach Bars · Watersports & Jet Skis

Nearby Calm Option · 5 Min Drive

Holetown & Folkestone Marine Park (West Coast)

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Live Beach Cameras at Paynes Bay (2)

Paynes Bay · Turtle Swimming Zone (North)
West Coast Platinum CalmLive feed via IWCP Barbados
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Paynes Bay · Beach Club & Jet Skis (South)
Catamaran & Snorkel BayLive feed via IWCP Barbados
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Local Business Spotlight Open · Paynes Bay

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

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