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Meeks Patch

Location: North Eleuthera
Lat / Lon: N 25° 31.188' / W 076° 46.993'
Depth: 7'-9'
Tide: 2.0'-2.5'
Description:
Meeks Patch is a rocky finger of land-oriented north to south, approximately 1.75 nm from the western entrance into Spanish Wells. In strong easterly winds the anchorage on the west side of Meeks Patch provides very good protection and the holding is excellent in deep sand. Conversely the east side of Meeks patch provides similar protection for strong west winds, but the holding on the east side is not as good, as there are more patches of grass and rock.
Local tour operators have claimed the beach on the west side as a spot to bring their customers, however no one will object if you go ashore.

4.00

(4)

4.00 out of 5 stars

Holding:

5.00

Excellent, sand

Wind Protection:

3.50

See description

Current Flow:

4.33

Wake Protection:

3.33

Scenic Beauty:

4.50

Ease of Shopping:

3.00

Shore Access:

5.00

Pet Friendly:

4.67

Beach nearby

Cell Service:

5.00

Good Coverage

WiFi:

1.00

Review for Meeks Patch

Reviewed by: Jason Koslow, Wild Rose, on Jan 19, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 42'
Draft: 4.2'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

4

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

Anchored on the NE side of Meeks Patch in 8' of water at low tide. We had light winds, but Mantus M2 anchor was buried in soft sand. Dingied to Spanish Wells to dump trash and pick up some dinghy gas and groceries. Very nice town.

Great spot. Didn't go to the beach, but it looked very nice.

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Review for Meeks Patch

Reviewed by: Tom Allison on Apr 12, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

4

Shore Access:

5

We spent two nights on the east side, one night on the west side and two more nights on the east side to avoid wind fetch. Both spots held well, plenty of room and excellent beach access. Its a wonderful place for swimming and water activities with decent snorkeling on the SE reefs. There is a swimming pig concession towards the south on the west beach with nice facilities. Spanish Wells is only a few minutes away via dinghy and you will feel wakes from all the traffic in and out of there. Fortunately, they are pretty mellow by the time they reach you.

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Review for Meeks Patch

Reviewed by: Scott Stewart, Nikki, on Apr 12, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 38'
Draft: 4.5'

Overall Rating:

3

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

2

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

1

Good anchorage for East winds. Anything South and it gets rolly. Pig beach is fine but you will be dealing fast moving large wake tour boats all day long.

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Review for Meeks Patch

Reviewed by: Lucy Wilcox, Independence, on Apr 19, 2018
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 38'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

4

Pet Friendly:

4

Cell Service:

5

You can anchor on the west, east, or south side of the island depending on the wind direction.
The anchorage on the west side gives direct access to "Pig Island", where friendly pigs reside. This beach is very popular with small boats who come to visit the pigs. Excellent holding in sand.
South side: Excellent holding in sand, access to beach for dog walks.
East side: This is the preferred anchorage and can get quite busy with cruising boats. Excellent holding in sand. We weathered a frontal passage with 35 knots of S, SW, W, and NW wind in squally weather with no issues.
All anchorages: Excellent LTE cell service from Aliv and BTC. It is a 2 mile dinghy ride to services at Spanish Wells.

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