Seafeathers Bay

Seafeathers Bay is a quiet, residential beach on Anguilla's eastern coast, immediately east of Sandy Hill Bay and part of the same lightly developed coastal stretch that runs from Island Harbour toward Windward Point. The two bays share the same eastern exposure and appear on some maps interchangeably, though locally they are understood as distinct adjacent coves separated by rocky shoreline. Seafeathers Bay is the eastern of the two - slightly more exposed, slightly more secluded, and essentially unknown to most visitors.

The beach itself is a modest crescent of sand framed by residential homes and private villas, with clear water and rocky sections at the edges. The fully exposed southeast orientation means the beach faces the open Atlantic and conditions here are variable: calm on settled days and noticeably rougher when northeast trade winds are strong or swell is running. The data confirms maximum Atlantic exposure - this is not a beach to visit expecting the sheltered calm of the western coast. On calm days, however, the clear water and accessible reef make it one of the east coast's most rewarding quiet spots.

The snorkeling is the main draw. An early guide to Anguilla's snorkeling spots specifically called out this area - swimming east toward the opposite side of the bay from shore, you find small coral formations immediately in the sandy inshore area, then at 25 to 40 yards out, a more complex coral formation teeming with tropical fish, turtles, and marine life. The reef is rewarding for swimmers willing to cover the short distance to reach it. Bring your own gear.

The area is entirely residential with no food, no facilities, and no shade structures. The approach is via the same eastern coastal road used for Sandy Hill Bay, continuing east a short distance. Roadside parking is available.