Ten Bay Beach, Eleuthera
The verdict
- Best for: Families and anyone who wants the calmest, gentlest swim on Eleuthera, with shallow clear water and a quiet, low key feel.
- Best spot: The middle of the bay near the trees, where shade meets the shallowest, calmest water for an easy float.
- Know this: This is the protected bay side, so it stays calm when the Atlantic beaches are rough; bring your own supplies.
Published 16 January 2026. Last reviewed 29 March 2026
Ten Bay Beach lies on the sheltered bank side of Eleuthera near Savannah Sound, and it is the answer when the island's dramatic Atlantic beaches are too rough for an easy swim. The water here is shallow, clear and usually very calm, a pale turquoise that stretches out gently from a soft white crescent of sand. Low trees fringe the back of the beach and throw useful shade, which together with the gentle water makes it one of the most family friendly spots on an island better known for wild, open coast.
It is a quiet, local feeling beach rather than a scene, and that is the appeal. You will often have plenty of space, and on most days the calm shallows let small children paddle and adults float without fighting any surf. It does not have the pink sand drama of the southern beaches or the long wild sweep of the Atlantic side, so set your expectations toward easy and gentle rather than spectacular, and you will leave happy.
As with most of Eleuthera, facilities are minimal and to be confirmed, so bring water, food and anything else you need, and use the tree shade rather than expecting umbrellas to hire. It suits families, gentle swimmers and anyone who wants a calm base on a hot day, and it pairs naturally with the wilder beaches nearby, giving you a soft option for the middle of the day and somewhere dramatic for the light at each end.
Clubs on this beach
Ten Bay is a calm local beach with no club on the sand. For loungers and service, see our Bahamas beach clubs directory.
No club on the sand
Ten Bay has no beach club, bar or sunbed hire; the draw is calm, shallow water and quiet shade. Bring your own supplies, as any vendors are occasional and to be confirmed, and look to Eleuthera's hotels for serviced beach days.
Service through island hotels
Eleuthera has few formal beach clubs, so serviced days are centred on hotels rather than on beaches like this one. Use our directory to find current options, opening status and any minimum spend, all of which can change and are to be confirmed.
Ten Bay Beach sits on the bank side of central Eleuthera near Savannah Sound, a short drive south of Palmetto Point and roughly mid island between the airports. A hire car is the practical way to reach it, as it is a rural beach without a regular bus service, and the final approach is a short track off the main road down to the sand.
Access is free with informal parking near the beach. Bring water, food and shade, since facilities are minimal and to be confirmed, and make the most of the natural tree shade behind the sand. The bay is usually calm and shallow, but there is no lifeguard, so supervise children and treat conditions as typical rather than guaranteed.
Reserve a day at Ten Bay Beach
Ten Bay is a calm local beach with no club, but Eleuthera's hotels can arrange serviced beach days. Tell us your date and party and we will point you the right way. No charge to enquire.
Common questions
Is Ten Bay Beach good for families?
Yes, it is one of the most family friendly beaches on Eleuthera. The protected bay keeps the water shallow and usually very calm, and trees behind the sand give shade. There is no lifeguard, so keep children supervised, but the gentle shallows make for easy paddling.
Why is Ten Bay Beach so calm?
It sits on the sheltered bank side of Eleuthera rather than the open Atlantic side, so it is protected from ocean swell. That makes it stay calm and swimmable on days when the island's dramatic ocean beaches are too rough, which is its main appeal for gentle swims.
Are there facilities at Ten Bay Beach?
Facilities are minimal and to be confirmed, so plan to be self sufficient. There is no beach club or sunbed hire, so bring your own water, food and shade, although the natural tree cover behind the sand helps on hot days. Carry out whatever you bring in.
How do I get to Ten Bay Beach?
It lies near Savannah Sound on the bank side of central Eleuthera, a short drive south of Palmetto Point. A hire car is the easiest way in, as there is no regular bus, and a short track off the main road leads down to the sand with informal parking nearby.
Is Ten Bay Beach worth visiting?
If you want the calmest, gentlest swim on Eleuthera, yes, especially with children or on days when the ocean side is rough. If you are chasing pink sand drama or a long wild beach, the southern and Atlantic beaches will suit you better, so many visitors do both.
