Shell Beach
Bimini · Bahamas
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A april–october beach on the Gulf of Mexico near Bimini, Shell Beach is exposed to SW swell — S–W on the forecast is when it lights up, ideally with a N–E wind.
10-day forecast
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Wave height & period
Wind
| Time | Rating | Waves | Swell | Wind | Air |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Water temperature by month
This month: ~29.5°C (85.1°F) on average
Jan
24.9°C
76.8°F · 23.4–26.3°C
Feb
24.8°C
76.6°F · 23.2–26°C
Mar
25.2°C
77.4°F · 23.4–26.9°C
Apr
26°C
78.8°F · 24.7–27.5°C
May
27.3°C
81.1°F · 26.2–28.9°C
Jun
28.8°C
83.8°F · 27.4–29.7°C
Jul
29.4°C
84.9°F · 28.2–30.6°C
Aug
29.8°C
85.6°F · 28.5–30.9°C
Sep
29.5°C
85.1°F · 28.4–30.3°C
Oct
28.4°C
83.1°F · 26.6–30.1°C
Nov
27°C
80.6°F · 25.3–28.2°C
Dec
25.8°C
78.4°F · 24.6–27.1°C
25-year monthly averages from the NOAA OISST satellite record — typical range min–max, not a live reading.
Know before you go
Best swell
S–W
Best wind
N–E
Break type
Beach break
Best season
April–October
Safety: Friendly by surf standards, but rip currents and drop-in etiquette still apply. Shifting sandbars create moving rip currents — learn to spot them and use them to get out back.
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