Long Cay
Island Small Bahamian cay with historical settlement
Small Bahamian island in the Crooked Island district, reached by private boat. Favours anglers and snorkelers seeking coral reefs, quiet beaches and off-the-beaten-route island cruising.
Long Cay is a small island in the Crooked Island and Long Cay administrative district of the Bahamas. It lies close to Crooked Island within the eastern Bahamian island chain and is low-lying and sparsely settled.
The island is approached by small local boats and has limited visitor infrastructure compared with larger Bahamian tourist islands. It is primarily of local and historical interest within the Crooked Island group.
Historically these small Bahamian islands were used for agriculture, salt and small-scale trade, and many now have small communities or seasonal occupancy. Long Cay sits within that island group pattern of dispersed low islands.
Geographically it lies in the eastern Bahamas among the Crooked Island group of islands in the Atlantic Ocean.
How to Get to Long Cay #
Access by private boat or local water taxis from larger islands in the Crooked Island and Long Cay district. Services are informal and seasonal; plan logistics with local operators.
Tips for Visiting Long Cay #
- If visiting the region, arrange boat transport from Long Island main settlements; services are informal and depend on local operators.
- Bring fuel, supplies and a robust plan for communication - this is remote island travel.
- Respect local customs and the private ownership patterns of some island settlements in the Crooked Island district.
Best Time to Visit Long Cay #
The best time aligns with the wider Bahamas' dry season when sea travel is most reliable and comfortable.
Weather & Climate near Long Cay #
Tropical climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and warm winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 20°C to 32°C. Moderate rainfall (709 mm/year).
January
January is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 20°C. Light rainfall.
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February
February is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 16 mm.
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March
March is warm with highs of 27°C and lows of 22°C. Light rainfall.
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April
April is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 23°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm).
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May
May is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 24°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm).
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June
June is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm).
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July
July is hot with highs of 32°C and lows of 25°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm).
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August
August is the hottest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 25°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm).
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September
September is hot with highs of 31°C and lows of 25°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm).
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October
October is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (120 mm).
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November
November is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 23°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and breezy conditions.
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December
December is warm with highs of 27°C and lows of 22°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm).
