Remote. Tranquil. Pristine. Beautiful. The beaches of the British Virgin Islands come in all shapes and sizes, and each one is unique. They are not only beautiful, but are almost always uncrowded and very often deserted. Palm-fringed, white sandy beaches, combined with a translucent ocean that teems with marine life and coral reefs, attract boaters and landlubbers alike. Snorkel, sail, sunbathe, or shell at any one of these coves. Even avid surfers will be thrilled by the long north swells that roll lazily in during the winter months on Tortola's north shore.
The surfing can be good, but you have to pick the right time of year, as the swell is inconsistent.

Location: Caribbean, between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, east of Puerto Rico
Geographic coordinates: 18° 24' N, 64° 42' W
Coastline km: 80 km km
Climate: subtropical; humid; temperatures moderated by trade winds
Terrain: coral islands relatively flat; volcanic islands steep, hilly
Elevation: lowest point: Caribbean Sea 0 m highest point: Mount Sage 521 m
Natural hazards: hurricanes and tropical storms (July to October)
Currency: US dollar (USD)
Population: 23,098 (July 2006 est.)
Languages: English (official)
Capital: Road Town
Divisions: none (overseas territory of the UK)

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	Seasons
	Jan/Feb	Mar/Apr	May/Jun	Jul/Aug	Sep/Oct	Nov/Dec
Best Surfing Season
Typical Swell Size
Surf Equipment	Boardshorts	Boardshorts	Boardshorts	Boardshorts	Boardshorts	Boardshorts
Water temp.	25°C 77°F	25°C 77°F	26°C 79°F	27°C 81°F	28°C 82°F	26°C 79°F
Air temp.	24°C 75°F	24°C 75°F	27°C 81°F	28°C 82°F	26°C 79°F	25°C 77°F
Climate

Seasonal swell & wind variations

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