🇬🇩 Prickly Bay, Grenada

Prickly Bay Marina

Prickly Bay Marina sits on Prickly Bay, Grenada — part of the Windward cruising network. Among the more storm-protected basins in the area.

Prickly Bay, Grenada, Grenada

19 ft

Approx. depth

42/100

AI docking

88

Hurricane (island)

Prickly Bay

Harbor

Amenities & utilities

  • Hurricane protected
  • Liveaboard
Fuel dock
Restaurant
Pet friendly
30 AMP
50 AMP
100 AMP
Fresh water
Pump-out
Hurricane-rated

Docking Difficulty & Safety Insights

Prickly Bay Marina Docking Difficulty & Safety Insights

Live docking-condition assessment for Prickly Bay Marina in Prickly Bay, Grenada, Grenada — compiled from NOAA tidal stations and NWS marine broadcasts.

21
/100
Easy

Safe approach conditions

EasyModerateChallengingExpert

Navigating into a tropical wet slip at Prickly Bay Marina in Grenada, Caribbean requires careful piloting through changing coastal cuts. Our real-time data engine shows wind speeds at 10 mph from the ESE alongside a slack high tide. Because this region features localized approach depths, our proprietary algorithms have factored in a localized coral and sandbar hazard to calculate the current AI Docking Difficulty Score at 21/100.

For captains navigating vessels over 40 feet or drafts deeper than 5 feet, approaching during an incoming high tide is highly recommended to ensure maximum hull clearance. Note that Prickly Bay Marina is designated as an Official Port of Entry, so plan your clearance paperwork accordingly. Utilize local visual piloting markers and maintain a strict watch on your depth sounder while transitioning past the channel markers.

This Caribbean marine assessment is dynamically compiled by WetSlipFinder by cross-referencing live local satellite data, regional wind alerts, and historical tidal baselines. We provide cruising captains with absolute clarity before making landfall.

Always confirm conditions with the Prickly Bay Marina dockmaster on VHF 16 / 68 before final approach. AI assessments supplement — never replace — local knowledge.

Marine weather at the slip

Wind, tidal current, tide, visibility, and a one-glance boating safety score.

Live Marine Weather, Tide & Docking Conditions for Prickly Bay Marina, Prickly Bay, Grenada

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Plan your visit to Prickly Bay Marina

Cross-reference docking risk, weather, fuel, hazards, fishing, and navigation — purpose-built tools for Prickly Bay, Grenada boaters.

WalkableDockside dining within walking distance of Prickly Bay Marina.

Marina fuel docks near Prickly Bay Marina

No marina fuel docks found within 5 miles of Prickly Bay Marina.

Restaurants within walking distance of Prickly Bay Marina

No restaurants found within walking distance of Prickly Bay Marina.

Cruising to Prickly Bay Marina, Grenada

Prickly Bay Marina is one of the working marinas serving Prickly Bay on Grenada, Grenada. As part of the Windward cruising network, it's a practical stop for boaters crossing between St. George's and the wider Caribbean basin.

Boaters arriving by sea should plan their approach to Prickly Bay around prevailing trade winds and tide stage. The basin offers hurricane protected, liveaboard. For real-time wind, tide, swell, and harbor entry guidance, use the live marine weather panel above and the AI docking score to gauge difficulty before you commit to the channel.

Looking for fuel, provisioning, or a backup slip? Check the nearby fuel docks and other Grenada marinas in the sidebar, or browse the full Grenada marina directory.

Prickly Bay Marina — frequently asked questions

Where is Prickly Bay Marina located?
Prickly Bay Marina is in Prickly Bay on Grenada, Grenada, in the Windward region of the Caribbean.
Does Prickly Bay Marina have a fuel dock?
No — there is no on-site fuel dock at Prickly Bay Marina. The nearest fuel options on Grenada are listed in the "Nearby fuel docks" panel above.
How do I contact the dockmaster at Prickly Bay Marina?
Hail on VHF 16 on approach and switch to the marina's working channel for slip assignment.
What is the AI docking score for Prickly Bay Marina?
Prickly Bay Marina currently scores 42/100 on our AI docking conditions model, which blends approach geometry, prevailing trade winds, basin surge, channel currents, and traffic density at Prickly Bay.
Is Prickly Bay Marina hurricane protected?
Prickly Bay Marina is regarded as one of the more storm-protected basins in the Windward, but no Caribbean marina is fully hurricane-proof. Always follow your insurer's named-storm plan.