Whale Bay Bermuda
A Favorite Beach

 

Whale Bay beach Bermuda is at the western end of Southampton parish and close to Sandy's parish.    You will find Whale Bay beach at the end of Whale Bay Road, off Middle Road.     During March to April, you can see schools of humpback whales from here migrating through blue waters of the South Shore.    Historically Whale Bay Bermuda gets its name from its proximity to the south shore whaling grounds.

The shallow water here once made it ideal for the butchering of the whales. The whaling industry didn't last long in Bermuda though. 

 

Whale Bay Beach Bermuda 

 

 

Nowadays Whale Bay is a popular site for whale spotting excursions. For whale watching, you can take a taxi and come to the West Whale Bay Park that has an open area on the cliffs. Taxi can access this area. You will see the beach below. With good binoculars, this open park area provides a good vantage point for watching whales. For organized whale watching trips, there are two outfitters that you can explore: Blue Water Divers and Fantasea Bermuda. 

 

Whale Bay is a small beach with pink sands below a rocky cliff. Its calm and shallow waters make it an ideal place for children. The beach tends to disappear during high tides.  

There are some remnants of a small fort very close to the bay, called the Whale Bay Fort And Battery.    If you have reached the Whale bay and the beach is no longer accessible due to high tides, exploring the fort could be a good option.    Many locals come to the Whale bay Bermuda beach for fishing. Some popular catch include grey snappers, pompano, barracuda and other fishes.    This beach is rated as one of the best places for shore fishing in Bermuda.

The Whale Bay has always been a favorite spot for family picnics. Behind the beach there is a large grassy area with picnic tables and restrooms.  

 

This area faces the west and it's a perfect location to view spectacular sunsets. This is also a popular camping site and during summer this beach looks like a small village by itself. 

 

The on-site toilet facilities are convenient if you intend to spend the day. When the tide is low, the water is sufficiently shallow for bathers to float out, snorkel and enjoy the coral reefs. 

 

The beach is open from sunrise to sunset. There is no admission fee. 

 

Location 

End of Whale Bay Road, off Middle Road, Southampton, Bermuda. 

Bus Route: #7 and 8. 

Here is the Bermuda Beach Map to view the location of Whale Bay Bermuda. 

 

 

Check out Favorite Bermuda Beaches to know about other great beaches in Bermuda. 

 

Visitors' Reviews    West Whale Bay Beach: by Peter Palmer  Fond memories from Peter who spent some of his best time on the West Whale Bay Beach of Bermuda with his family.

 

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