Long CayLong Cay at a Glance
About Long Cay
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.
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).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 20° - 26° | 23° | 18 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 21° - 26° | 23° | 16 mm | - | - | 5.0 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 22° - 27° | 24° | 21 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 23° - 28° | 25° | 56 mm | - | - | 4.6 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 24° - 29° | 26° | 64 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 25° - 30° | 27° | 89 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 25° - 32° | 28° | 62 mm | - | - | 5.8 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 25° - 32° | 29° | 62 mm | - | - | 5.2 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 25° - 31° | 28° | 99 mm | - | - | 5.8 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 120 mm | - | - | 5.3 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 23° - 29° | 26° | 58 mm | - | - | 7.2 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 22° - 27° | 25° | 44 mm | - | - | 5.5 m/s | - | - |
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.