Long Bay Salt Cay

Editor's Comments

This remote, rough, and weathered coastline is a great place for exploring and flotsam beachcombing. The ocean swell breaks on the reef close off the beach, which further adds to the ambiance. The Taylor Hill ruins are located nearby.

3-star rating for Long Bay by Visit Turks and Caicos Islands

This beach is a bit more rugged than the other beaches on Salt Cay.

Long Bay is a secluded and weather-beaten beach located on the southeast coast of Salt Cay. Exposed to the constant eastern trade winds and close to the barrier reef, the ocean here is typically rough and unsuitable for swimming or snorkeling.

Large amounts of flotsam wash up on this coastline (plastics of all kinds), much of which has made the long journey from North Africa or Europe. This beach should not be confused with the popular Long Bay Beach on Providenciales.

Ruins and field walls on Taylor Hill overlook this beach and are interesting sites to explore when in the area. To the north of this coast is the Grey Salina.

Humpback whales can sometimes be seen off the coast here during their migration season (January through March).

Warnings & Regulations

Dangerous Currents

There may be dangerous currents in this area. Swim at your own risk.

Remote Location

This is an isolated area. Help may be far away in the event of an emergency, and there may be a higher risk of crime.

Rough Roads

This area isn't suitable for many cars. A 4x4 vehicle is recommended. Drive at your own risk. Help may be far away.

Limited Emergency Services

This area has limited emergency services available. Help may be far away and response times can be slow.

Getting Here

Long Bay can be accessed by either walking over Taylor Hill or taking the longer (suitable for golf carts and bikes) track around the northeast of the airstrip. There’s lots to explore, so take plenty of drinking water.

Long Bay will likely be the most difficult beach for most visitors to access on Salt Cay, given the complexity and poor condition of the tracks leading to the beach (which can be challenging for carts and bikes). Expect deep sand, loose rocks, and salina mud.

A great way to see the northeast coast of Salt Cay and Long Bay is by hiking. You'll have an interesting and varied experience by starting at Northeast Point and following the coast south to Taylor Hill and the beginnings of South Creek. Much of this coast doesn’t have easy road access. As is always the case when venturing out in the sun, take plenty of drinking water.

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