Dickenson Bay Cottages beach & sargassum forecast
Dickenson Bay, Antigua, AG · Leeward Islands (Anguilla to Antigua), Antigua & Barbuda · 17.158, -61.845
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Questions about Dickenson Bay Cottages
Does Dickenson Bay get sargassum (seaweed)?
Only a little in most years. At Dickenson Bay Cottages the typical-year risk stays low, even around July, the usual peak (moderate or heavier seaweed on the beach in an estimated 14% of weeks). Landings vary by year, wind and currents.
How warm is the water at Dickenson Bay Cottages?
About 86°F in October. The sea is warmest in October (about 86°F) and coolest in February (about 80°F).
When is the best time to visit Dickenson Bay Cottages?
For warm water and dry weather, aim for January, February, June, November and December. June is usually the quietest of those, with about 15 rainy days and a sea near 83°F.
When is hurricane season in Leeward Islands?
The Atlantic hurricane season runs June through November and peaks around September. Veabird rates the storm risk in Leeward Islands as moderate compared with the other beaches it covers; flexible bookings and travel insurance help in the peak months.
What guests say about Dickenson Bay Cottages
Guests like Friendly staff · Nice property
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8.6 - Service
9.1 - Location
8.9 - Room Quality
8.8 - Amenities
8.6 - Value for Money
8.6 - Food and Beverage
8.6 - Overall Experience
9.1
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Sargassum season at Dickenson Bay Cottages
Low sargassum risk year-round at Dickenson Bay Cottages: even around July, the usual peak, Veabird estimates moderate or heavier seaweed on the beach in about 14% of weeks. Actual landings vary a lot by year, wind and currents; check the live conditions above.
Estimated share of weeks in each month with moderate or heavier seaweed on the beach. Veabird takes the landing season measured on Martinique's shores (Madininair's hydrogen-sulfide sensors beside stranding sites, 2018–2026) and scales it by how often NOAA AOML satellites see notable seaweed within about 20 km of this stretch of coast: 4% of weeks here on average, against 14% off Martinique, so 31% of that season. The satellite share (2016–2024, the top fifth of all coast-weeks, adjusted for this beach's exposure of 25%) measures seaweed offshore, not on the sand: off the Riviera Maya it reads high even in winter, when little lands. Very low under 10%, Low 10–24%, Moderate 25–44%, High 45–69%, Very high 70%+. Beach faces 295°; onshore winds from that direction push seaweed ashore. The satellite record as open data.
Weather, water & seaweed by month at Dickenson Bay Cottages
Average highs run from about 82°F in January and February to 88°F in July and August. The sea is warmest in October (about 86°F) and coolest in February (about 80°F). January is usually the driest, with about 11 rainy days; September is the wettest, with about 22 rainy days.
| Month | Avg high | Sea | Rainy days | Sargassum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 82°F | 81°F | 11 | Very low |
| Feb | 82°F | 80°F | 13 | Very low |
| Mar | 83°F | 81°F | 17 | Very low |
| Apr | 84°F | 81°F | 18 | Very low |
| May | 86°F | 83°F | 19 | Very low |
| Jun | 87°F | 83°F | 15 | Low |
| Jul | 88°F | 84°F | 19 | Low |
| Aug | 88°F | 84°F | 19 | Low |
| Sep | 87°F | 85°F | 22 | Very low |
| Oct | 86°F | 86°F | 20 | Very low |
| Nov | 84°F | 84°F | 16 | Very low |
| Dec | 83°F | 82°F | 13 | Very low |
Monthly averages from 6 years of ERA5 reanalysis (Open-Meteo) for this area's 0.5° grid cell; rainy days have at least 1 mm (0.04 in). Sargassum is the typical-year estimate described above. Any given year can differ.
Cleanup & barriers
- Offshore barriers
- Few booms (some in St. Martin/St. Barths lagoons)
- Public cleanup
- Collectivité crews on French side; hotels elsewhere; Orient Bay and Grand Cul-de-Sac frequently inundated
- Resort crews
- Luxury resorts rake daily
- Typical clearing time
- Same-day at resorts; windward bays can stay fouled for weeks in peak years
Safety notes
US State Dept: Antigua & Barbuda, St. Kitts & Nevis, Anguilla Level 1; Sint Maarten Level 1; St. Martin (France) Level 2 per France (verify)
- Petty and vehicle crime in Philipsburg/Marigot; watch valuables
- Drive left on English islands, right on French side
- High hurricane exposure (Irma 2017, Luis 1995)
Check official advisories and local flags before swimming. Decomposing sargassum releases hydrogen sulfide; avoid heavy piles.
Things to do near Dickenson Bay, Antigua, AG
- Nelson's Dockyard, Antigua
- Shoal Bay East, Anguilla
- Maho Beach plane-spotting, SXM
- Gustavia shopping, St. Barths
- Brimstone Hill Fortress, St. Kitts
- Barbuda Frigate Bird Sanctuary
Fly in for the best beach days
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Nearest airports
- V. C. Bird Intl (Antigua) (ANU), ~6 km
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