West Bay Beach
Also known as Playa Esmeralda.
West Bay, Bay Islands Department, Honduras
- 🌟 BeachNearby Score: 48/100
- 📍 Location: West Bay, Bay Islands Department, Honduras
- 🔓 Public beach: Yes
- 💸 Free entry: No
- ⏳ Sandy: Yes
- 📏 Beach length: 1.94km (medium)
- 🗣 Country's language: Spanish
- 💰 Country's currency: Honduran lempira (HNL L)
- 🗳 Rated 140 times
- 🌐 Last updated on: April 24, 2025
About West Bay Beach
West Bay Beach is a sandy beach in West Bay. It's around 1.94km in length, which is medium, and there are no shades. It is never crowded here. There are no amenities so bring what you need and please don't leave anything behind. Be aware that swimming, drinking alcohol, smoking, bringing food, practicing activities, and bringing dogs is not allowed. This beach is also known as Playa Esmeralda.
Safety and Access
West Bay Beach is one of the more challenging beaches to access. It is not wheelchair accessible and difficult for disabled visitors and small children. You can go to this beach by car and bus - note that it's not that easy to get there. There are no lifeguards on duty at the beach, so keep that in mind, but if you’re looking for somewhere quiet to hang out or spend time, West Bay Beach is a good place. There is parking space nearby. Be careful with your belongings because it’s not a safe place. Pay attention because there are sharks in the water.
Infrastructure
There are no outside shower, umbrella for rent, and chairs for rent.
Things to do on West Bay Beach
West Bay Beach offers a lot of space for sunbathing and family games. Bring your own food and drink since you cannot buy anything at the beach, and make sure to leave nothing behind but footprints.
The best time to visit West Bay Beach
🌴Good weather and less crowd:
April, May, June, July are the best months to visit West Bay Beach and other beaches in West Bay, because that's when the temperatures are warm and there's probably less crowd (not guaranteed).
☀️Hottest months:
June, July, August, September
❄️Coldest months:
January, February, March, December
⛈ Rainiest months:
January, October, November, December
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 26° C | 27° C | 27° C | 28° C | 29° C | 29° C | 29° C | 30° C | 30° C | 29° C | 28° C | 27° C |
| Night Temperature | 24° C | 25° C | 25° C | 26° C | 27° C | 28° C | 28° C | 28° C | 28° C | 27° C | 26° C | 25° C |
| Humidity | 77% | 77% | 76% | 78% | 78% | 78% | 78% | 77% | 76% | 75% | 75% | 76% |
| Clouds | 39% | 26% | 26% | 18% | 23% | 28% | 26% | 26% | 28% | 38% | 40% | 36% |
| Rain | 165mm | 75mm | 59mm | 33mm | 61mm | 83mm | 74mm | 123mm | 121mm | 233mm | 279mm | 158mm |
| Winds | 21km/h | 24km/h | 24km/h | 24km/h | 24km/h | 26km/h | 26km/h | 23km/h | 19km/h | 18km/h | 17km/h | 19km/h |
| Sunshine | 10h/day | 10h/day | 12h/day | 13h/day | 14h/day | 13h/day | 13h/day | 13h/day | 12h/day | 12h/day | 11h/day | 11h/day |
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General info
- 🌟 BeachNearby Score: 48/100
- 📍 Location: West Bay, Bay Islands Department, Honduras
- 🔓 Public beach: Yes
- 💸 Free entry: No
- ⏳ Sandy: Yes
- 📏 Beach length: 1.94km (medium)
- 🗣 Country's language: Spanish
- 💰 Country's currency: Honduran lempira (HNL L)
- 🗳 Rated 140 times
- 🌐 Last updated on: April 24, 2025
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