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Wahoo Bay Beach

Пляж Уаху-Бей
Haiti · Beach · Port-au-Prince
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Best month: January

Best for

Ideal for families and couples seeking a quiet holiday on the scenic Arcadin coast with developed infrastructure, a pool and water sports. Suitable for family holidays and events. Not suitable for those seeking solitude and quiet.

Best month

January

Water
+27.0°C
Length
500 m
A resort complex with a private beach on the Côte des Arcadins coast. It offers a water park, pools, restaurants and water sports for the whole family.
Surface
sand
Waves
calm
Entry
gentle
Description Pros & Cons Best For Features Beach & Entry Water & Waves Swim Season Safety Infrastructure Vibe Nature Activities Tips Nearby
Description
General information about the beach
A resort complex with a private beach on the Côte des Arcadins coast. It offers a water park, pools, restaurants and water sports for the whole family.
Pros and cons
Main advantages and disadvantages

Pros

  • Scenic location on the Arcadin coast
  • Beautiful sandy beach with floating trampolines
  • Clifftop pool with panoramic views
  • Various water sports: kayaks, jet skis, sailing
  • Horseback riding, tennis, volleyball
  • Free breakfast and Wi-Fi
  • Ocean-view rooms
  • Beachside spa services

Cons

  • Noise from nearby highway
  • Restaurant gets mixed reviews
  • Fee for beach towels and SUP rental
  • No elevator to upper floor rooms
Best for
Who this beach is ideal for
Ideal for families and couples seeking a quiet holiday on the scenic Arcadin coast with developed infrastructure, a pool and water sports. Suitable for family holidays and events. Not suitable for those seeking solitude and quiet.
Features
What makes this beach unique
The beach is located in a scenic cove on the Arcadin coast, surrounded by the Matheux Mountains. The resort offers a unique combination of beach holiday, clifftop pool and various water sports.
Beach & Entry
Surface, sand, water entry and bottom
Surface Type
Main surface type
sand
Sand Color
Main sand colour
white
Sand Texture
Grain size
fine
Water Entry
How steep the drop-off is
gentle
Shallow Distance
Metres to waist-deep water
25 m
Bottom Type
Main bottom type
sand
Water Shoes
Whether special footwear is needed
not needed
Beach Length
Beach length in metres
500 m
Water & Waves
Colour, clarity, temperature and waves
Water Colour
turquoise
Water Clarity
high
Average Water Temp
+27.0 °C
Max Water Temp
+29.0 °C
Wave Type
calm
Wave Height
0.4 m
Swim Season
When the swimming season starts and ends
Season start
December
Season end
April
Best month
January
Safety
Currents, water quality, dangerous creatures, hospital
Rip Currents
Likelihood of rip currents
low
Water Quality
Water purity rating
good
Jellyfish Risk
Likelihood of jellyfish
low
Shark Risk
Likelihood of sharks
low
Crime Level
Overall safety level
safe
Hospital Distance
Kilometres to hospital
45.0 km
What exactly is dangerous
No serious threats. This is a resort area with security and a low crime rate.
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Infrastructure
Amenities on and near the beach
Sunbeds
Yes
Umbrellas
Yes
Showers
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Changing Rooms
Yes
Lifeguards
Yes
First Aid
Yes
Parking
Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Kids Playground
Yes
Sports Ground
Yes
Restaurants Nearby
1 pcs
Best restaurants

Wahoo Bay Restaurant

Haitian

Open-air restaurant with ocean views, serving local and international cuisine

Nearby cuisines

Haitian

Local cuisine with seafood and traditional dishes

Must try: Fresh fish, fritay, rice and beans
Vibe
Energy, crowd, silence and sunsets
Energy
active
Crowd Level
moderate
Silence Level
moderate
Sunset Quality
beautiful
Nature
Trees and natural shade
Trees on Beach
Yes
Natural Shade
moderate
Activities
Snorkelling, diving, surfing, kayaking
Snorkeling
Yes
Diving
Yes
Surfing
No
Kayaking / SUP
Yes
Tips
What to bring, best time, local rules
What to Bring
SPF50+ cream Hat Towel Swimsuit Water Cash Camera
Best Time to Swim
Best to swim in the morning when the water is calm and fewer people. Evening offers scenic sunsets over the bay.
Local Rules
Do not leave litter. Respect other guests.
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Nearby
Attractions and places near the beach

Ogier-Fombrun Museum

Museum of sugar industry and slavery history, 15 km away

Montrouis

Colonial town with shops and restaurants, 15 minutes away

Gonâve Island

Large island with beaches and nature, visible from the coast

Port-au-Prince

Capital of Haiti with markets and attractions, 45 minutes away

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Frequently asked questions
Wahoo Bay Beach: what is the water like at this beach?
At this beach, water colour — turquoise, clarity high, average temperature +27.0°C, warms up to +29.0°C in the warmest season. Check the exact temperature by month in the chart section.
Wahoo Bay Beach: what are the waves like and is it safe to swim?
Waves at this beach are — calm. Average wave height — 0.4 m. Calm water is great for families with children and those who prefer not to deal with strong swell.
Wahoo Bay Beach: what is the water entry and bottom like?
Water entry is — gentle. The shallow area extends for 25 metres from the shore. Bottom — sand. Special shoes are not required — the water entry is comfortable. The gentle slope is safe for children and inexperienced swimmers.
Wahoo Bay Beach: what kind of sand and surface does the beach have?
Beach surface — sand. Sand colour — white. Texture — fine. Beach length — 500 metres.
Wahoo Bay Beach: when is the swimming season?
The swimming season starts in December. It ends in April. The best month for a holiday is January. This is when the water is warmest and the weather is most comfortable.
Wahoo Bay Beach: is it safe to swim?
Water quality is rated as good. Rip currents are unlikely. Jellyfish risk — low. Shark risk — low. Always watch for warning signs and follow lifeguards instructions.
Wahoo Bay Beach: what infrastructure is available on the beach?
The beach offers: sunbeds, umbrellas, showers, toilets, changing rooms, parking, Wi-Fi, kids playground, sports ground. All amenities are listed in the "Infrastructure" section above.
Wahoo Bay Beach: are there lifeguards and a first aid station?
Lifeguards are on duty on the beach — an important safety factor. A first aid station is available.
Wahoo Bay Beach: where can I eat near the beach?
Popular places nearby: Wahoo Bay Restaurant. Cuisines available: Haitian. See the "Infrastructure" section for details.
Wahoo Bay Beach: what should I bring to the beach?
We recommend bringing: SPF50+ cream, Hat, Towel, Swimsuit, Water, Cash, Camera.
Wahoo Bay Beach: when is the best time to swim?
Best to swim in the morning when the water is calm and fewer people. Evening offers scenic sunsets over the bay.
Wahoo Bay Beach: what are the rules and restrictions on the beach?
Do not leave litter. Respect other guests.
Wahoo Bay Beach: what activities are available?
The beach offers: snorkelling, diving, kayaking and SUP. See the "Activities" section above for details.
Wahoo Bay Beach: who is this beach best for?
Ideal for families and couples seeking a quiet holiday on the scenic Arcadin coast with developed infrastructure, a pool and water sports. Suitable for family holidays and events. Not suitable for those seeking solitude and quiet.
Wahoo Bay Beach: what makes this beach unique?
The beach is located in a scenic cove on the Arcadin coast, surrounded by the Matheux Mountains. The resort offers a unique combination of beach holiday, clifftop pool and various water sports.
Wahoo Bay Beach: what are the pros and cons of the beach?
Pros: Scenic location on the Arcadin coast, Beautiful sandy beach with floating trampolines, Clifftop pool with panoramic views, Various water sports: kayaks, jet skis, sailing, Horseback riding, tennis, volleyball, Free breakfast and Wi-Fi, Ocean-view rooms, Beachside spa services. Cons: Noise from nearby highway, Restaurant gets mixed reviews, Fee for beach towels and SUP rental, No elevator to upper floor rooms.
Wahoo Bay Beach: what is near the beach?
Nearby you can visit: Ogier-Fombrun Museum, Montrouis, Gonâve Island, Port-au-Prince. Detailed descriptions in the "Nearby" section above.
Wahoo Bay Beach: how do I get to the city of Port-au-Prince?
The beach is located near the city of Port-au-Prince. Full information about the city — hotels, restaurants, attractions, transport — is available on the city page for Port-au-Prince.

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Port-au-Prince

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