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Holmes Bay

Holmes Bay is a beach in Jamaica.

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Holmes Bay: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this beach: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Holmes Bay

Season: October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Holmes Bay — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 17.74604, -77.13266. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Holmes Bay?

    October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Holmes Bay?

    Nearby: Portland Cave (cave, 3 km), Portland Lighthouse (beach, 3 km), Jackson's Bay Cave (cave, 12 km), Hellshire New Caves (cave, 25 km), Mahdi Mosque (dargah, 29 km), Hellshire Beach (beach, 38 km).

    Is Holmes Bay worth visiting?

    Holmes Bay is listed as a notable beach in Jamaica on Spotwander.