Past the Sandy Point Beach Club, then a short way on foot. The sea grape trees on the beach give shade. The water is very shallow and warm and shelves gently, as the tourism department described it in 2010. Snorkellers can head out from Kilgwyn Bay as far as the dive site Flying Reef.
- Coast
- Atlantic side
- from Sandy Point Beach Club
- short walk
- Reef for snorkelling
- Flying Reef
In early February 2024 Kilgwyn Bay was on the list of beaches hit by the oil spill on the south coast. Ask locally whether the bay has reopened.
At a glance
- Access
- On foot or by car past the Sandy Point Beach Club, then a short walk (tourism department, 2010).
- Swimming
- Very shallow, warm, gently shelving and usually calm.
- Snorkelling
- Out as far as the dive site Flying Reef.
- Facilities
- Shade under sea grape trees. In February 2024 the bay lay inside the oil spill area, so ask locally whether it is open.
Our tipIf you walk over to Sandy Point, stay on the left-hand side. On the right, Rough Guides says, there is a strong current.
Kilgwyn Bay: frequently asked questions
How do you get to Kilgwyn Bay in Tobago?
To reach Kilgwyn Bay you drive or walk past the Sandy Point Beach Club, then follow a short footpath to the beach.
Is the water at Kilgwyn Bay shallow?
Yes, the tourism department described the water at Kilgwyn Bay in 2010 as very shallow, warm, gently shelving and usually very calm.
Can you snorkel at Kilgwyn Bay?
Yes, from Kilgwyn Bay you can snorkel out as far as the dive site Flying Reef.
Was Kilgwyn Bay affected by the 2024 oil spill?
Yes, Kilgwyn Bay was among the beaches on the south coast affected in early February 2024. Ask locally whether the beach has reopened.