Great Bay- is it really that bad for swimming

[marysb]

Just wondering how bad the water is at this beach. Looks beautiful and is very convenient. I have been to other beaches on the island over the years, but thought we’d just hang close to the port this time.

[Tampa Bay Irish]

It looks very industrial between the road close by and the ships out in the bay. Almost like a harbor. Only one man’s opinion however.

[marysb]

It looks very industrial between the road close by and the ships out in the bay. Almost like a harbor. Only one man’s opinion however.

 

 

That's just the thing - I think it looks great ... not industrial at all. :confused: But just wondering if they do regular water testing

[OCruisers]

That's just the thing - I think it looks great ... not industrial at all. :confused: But just wondering if they do regular water testing

 

As you can see from the above picture, people swim there all the time.:)

[stpiloui]

I was there in Mid January 2018. Many people on the beach and in water. It was great and no ill effects . Enjoy!

 

 

Stpilou

[Karysa]

As you can see from the above picture, people swim there all the time.:)

 

 

Cruisers swim there. In January I asked a housekeeper who lives near philipsburg and who’s closest beach is Great Bay, “Do you swim in Great Bay?” She actually crossed her arms and shivered and said “no I wouldn’t swim in that water” or something to that affect.

 

To the OP : no there is not regular testing but there should be

[HS2BS]

We were at Great Bay two weeks ago off the Eclipse, and the beach was full and many people were enjoying the water. The water appeared clear and warm as I only went in waist deep.

 

Hal