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Leeward or Emerald Point ( ID leeward )      Hits: 820
You are here: Caribbean > Turks and Caicos Islands > Leeward or Emerald Point ( ID leeward )
Continent: Caribbean
Country: Turks and Caicos Islands
Next Big City (Airport):  Providenciales
Next Town: Leeward, Grace Bay
Latitude:   21.8271
Longitude: -72.151
Type:
- Ocean
- Island
Rider Ability:
- Intermediate
- Expert

Good for:
- Kitesurfing
- Windsurfing
Features:
- Parking

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Near Beaches
Providenciales / Long Bay (5.15 km) Best Direction: SE Type: Shallow Flat Chop Medium Wave (1-3m)
Grace Bay (5.65 km) Best Direction: N Type: Chop Small Wave (< 1m) Medium Wave (1-3m)
Providenciales / Turtle Tail (8.34 km) Best Direction: SSE S SSW SW Type: Shallow Flat Chop Medium Wave (1-3m)
Parrot Cay (15.61 km) Best Direction: N Type: Shallow Chop Small Wave (< 1m)
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Water
Type:
- Shallow
- Flat
- Chop
- Small Wave (< 1m)
Hazards:
- Currents
- Ships/Boats
- Reefs
- Corals

Quality:
- Crystal Clear
Best Tide:
- High Tide


Flat to choppy water. In the channel small waves. Many shallow areas around the point and across the channel around the others cays. Pay attention to the boats and current in the channel. During winter swells the outer reef can provide some great surf. Safety boat required.

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 Beach
Type:
- Sand
Size:
- Small

Hazards:
- None
Beach crowds:
- None


Sandy beach with lots of space. Beach can be littered with Conch shells which easily damage your kite. If you are going to ride the waves to the NE be careful of shallow coral reef.

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 Weather
Spring:
- Shorts
Summer:
- Shorts

Fall:
- Shorts
Winter:
- Shorts


Always warm and sunny.

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 Wind

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Best Months:
- January
- February
- March
- April
- November
- December
Wind Type:
- Frontal Winds
- Trade Winds

Best Direction:
- N
- NNE
Main Direction:
- E


Good winds from November to May with 15-25 knots. Best in a N-NE.

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 How to get there
Transport:
- Car
Access:
- Short Walk


Take Leeward Highway to the northeast end of the island and you will find Leeward. Though entrance, stay on Governors Road past Ashcroft School turn right (North) on Carevelle, turn right on Princess Dr. Take Princess 2 miles down. Access point to Princess Grace Marine Park is on the left and is a pedestrian access. Emerald Point is up the beach to the the left and is a 1/2 mile walk. Bring lots of water as there are no shade or services.

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 Rules, Restrictions and Extra Info
Rules:
- None


Be aware of the tides which can rip through the Leeward Channel. If you are crossing the channel to ride the flats be careful of boat and barge traffic.

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 Nightlife
Great nightlife available in Grace Bay Beach area. Local riders can direct you the party scene.

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