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St. James · West Coast

Holetown & Folkestone Marine Park

Best Shore Snorkeling & West Coast Boardwalk

Folkestone Marine Park and the Holetown boardwalk offer roped-off, boat-free coral reefs right off the sand, making it one of the easiest and safest places on the island to snorkel from shore.

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Swimming & Waves

Calm like a swimming pool today

Seaweed & Sand

Shoreline and water are clear of seaweed

Next Tide Today

Next Low Tide at 11:16am (0.28m / 0.9ft)

Today's High & Low Tides (Fri, October 23)Sunrise: 5:49am · Sunset: 5:34pm
High Tide3:41am0.62m (2ft)
Low Tide11:16am0.28m (0.9ft)
High Tide3:24pm0.4m (1.3ft)
Low Tide8:43pm0.22m (0.7ft)

Known For: Shore Snorkeling · Roped Safe Swim Zone · Beachfront Restaurants

On the Beach: Marine Museum & Snorkel Rental · Beachfront Restaurants · Showers & Restrooms · Shaded Park & Parking

Nearby Calm Option · 5 Min Drive

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Live Beach Cameras at Holetown & Folkestone Marine Park (2)

Folkestone Marine Park · Snorkel Reef (North)
Protected Coral ReefLive feed via IWCP Barbados
● Live Feed
Holetown Boardwalk & Beach (South)
West Coast BoardwalkLive feed via IWCP Barbados
● Live Feed
Local Beach Guide

Local Business Spotlight Open · Holetown & Folkestone Marine Park

Put your spot, daily food/drink specials, or WhatsApp booking button right here for locals and visitors checking this beach today.