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Shroud Cay North

Location: Northern Exuma
Lat / Lon: N 24° 32.857' / W 076° 47.489'
Depth: 6'-8'
Tide: 2.5'-3.0'
Description:
The north anchorage offers acceptable protection in mild easterly conditions, but a swell will develop if the winds rise above 15 knots. Shallower drafted vessels that can snuggle into the shoreline south of Sanctuary Creek will gain additional protection, but there will always be some degree of swell in higher winds. It is exposed from all other directions and should not be used if winds from the south through north are expected. If one wishes to remain at Shroud Cay in other than prevailing easterly winds, the best alternative is to use the mooring field or if necessary the south anchorage.

4.33

(3)

4.33 out of 5 stars

Holding:

4.67

Good holding in sand

Wind Protection:

3.67

NE-SE

Current Flow:

4.67

Wake Protection:

4.33

Scenic Beauty:

5.00

Within Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park

Ease of Shopping:

1.00

Shore Access:

4.33

Beach nearby

Pet Friendly:

4.00

Beach nearby - Leashes please

Cell Service:

4.00

Fair Coverage

WiFi:

1.00

Review for Shroud Cay North

Reviewed by: Eric Stanley, Argyle, on May 12, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 38'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

4

Pet Friendly:

4

Cell Service:

3

WiFi:

1

Be careful to avoid shallow sands outside of the anchorage. Once in the anchorage area, there is good protection from ENE to SW. Good holding.

The saltwater creeks that flow through north part of the cay are stunningly beautiful. With the right light they positively glow. Can get quite shallow at low. Easy beach access.

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Review for Shroud Cay North

Reviewed by: Tom Allison on Mar 8, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

5

Shore Access:

4

We recently spent three nights north of the mooring field on the other side of the peninsula riding out a strong SE wind. The anchor held well.

Its a beautiful location. Exploring the water channel into and through the cay was interesting and filled with wildlife. Check out the "Washing Machine" and Camp Driftwood.

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Review for Shroud Cay North

Reviewed by: James Waters, Waters Edge, on May 22, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 60'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

5

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

5

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

1

Good protection from winds out of the East and South. Lots of sand and six mooring balls are also available. I prefer this anchorage over South Shroud, less crowded and better protected.

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