Magen's Bay North Point

Schnell · Post by **Schnell** » Thu Dec 04, 2008 9:21 am

Anyone ever been here before? Its a pretty unique spot that is awesome with a north swell.

Its all the way on the end of the bay. A bit tough to find, but well worth the trip.

mrscaptainjay · Post by **mrscaptainjay** » Thu Dec 04, 2008 10:47 am

We went out to the point last March when there was a huge north swell coming in. It was really amazing. It looked like Hawaii not St. Thomas.

Here's a link to our blog with a video.
http://livedelifeusvi.blogspot.com/2008 ... -surf.html

Deb

Exit Zero · Post by **Exit Zero** » Fri Dec 05, 2008 9:25 am

This is called Picara Point -- at the end of the Peterborg peninsula - it truly is a beautiful and inspiring spot - but on days when there is no North Swell PLEASE do not be tempted to climb down and get in the water - it may look calm but is quite dangerous - more than a few people have been drowned there - it is sometimes referred to by locals as the 'Pools of Death" - there used to be a warning sign with a skull and crossbones that is gone now.
When the swell is up and the waves are loud and crashing it is a great place to enjoy the sunset.
It is private property and will likely be inaccessible at some time in the future so take the drive out while it is still available.

Teresa_Rae · Post by **Teresa_Rae** » Fri Dec 05, 2008 9:34 am

Schnell, are you related to the Schnells on St. John?

Schnell · Post by **Schnell** » Fri Dec 05, 2008 9:46 am

Teresa_Rae wrote:Schnell, are you related to the Schnells on St. John?

Nope, its just a nickname from highschool that stuck.

Exit 0....there is no way you would get me to hike down towards that water. It was pretty choppy the day we were there and I cannot even imagine how rough the place is when there is a bad north swell. I think I remember some signs, but we had been told by a local at the Marriott to not attempt to head down as many have died doing it. Thanks for mentioning it though

sherban · Post by **sherban** » Fri Dec 05, 2008 10:21 am

There's a couple nice looking villas out there...we were considering those before we decided on STJ for June 08. I wouldn't be surprised to find myself staying in Peterborg in the future...
http://www.wheretostay.com/caribbean/us ... Villa.html

http://www.katmari.com/photos.html

Wakey · Post by **Wakey** » Fri Dec 05, 2008 6:49 pm

sherban wrote:There's a couple nice looking villas out there...we were considering those before we decided on STJ for June 08. I wouldn't be surprised to find myself staying in Peterborg in the future...
http://www.wheretostay.com/caribbean/us ... Villa.html

http://www.katmari.com/photos.html

wow!

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Magen's Bay North Point

Magen's Bay North Point