Moore's Island

Island

Moore's Island in the northern Bahamas offers quiet beaches, clear flats for bonefishing and small‑village Bahamian life; anglers and low‑impact visitors come by boat or local air service.

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Moore's Island essentials

Address: Moore’s Island District, The Bahamas
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About Moore's Island

Moore’s Island is a small inhabited island in the Abaco group of The Bahamas, administered as Moore’s Island District. It is a low-lying island with sheltered bays and a sparsely populated, local community.

The island is characterised by a handful of small settlements, basic visitor accommodation and a landscape used primarily for fishing, small-scale agriculture and local services. Access is by boat from larger Abaco centres and travel is typically arranged from Marsh Harbour or other Abaco points.

Settlements on the island serve residents and the occasional visiting fisherman or low-key tourist rather than mass tourism, and facilities are limited compared with larger Bahamian islands. The island’s atmosphere is rural and community-oriented.

Moore’s Island lies within the northern Bahamas in the Abaco island chain, among the shallow banks and channels that separate the Abaco cays and larger islands.

  • Local economy: The island is part of the Abaco island group and forms its own local district within the Bahamas, with small-scale, low-key tourism and a fishing-based economy.

What to See#

  • Hard Bargain: Hard Bargain is one of the island’s principal settlements and acts as an administrative and commercial centre for residents.
  • The Bight: The Bight is the other main settlement on the island located on a shallow bay and serving local fishing communities.
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Moore's Island

Visit during the dry season (Nov-Apr) for calmer seas and more reliable boat connections.

Dry Season
Nov-Apr · 22-28°C
Lower humidity and calm seas - best for boating and fishing.
Wet Season
May-Oct · 25-31°C
Hotter, with higher humidity and afternoon showers; hurricane season peaks Aug-Sep.

Weather & Climate near Moore's Island

Climate

Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and warm winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 17°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1276 mm/year), wettest in September.

Air Quality: AQI 22 Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
17°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January - 17° - 23° 20° 56 mm - - 5.4 m/s - -
February - 17° - 24° 21° 66 mm - - 5.5 m/s - -
March - 19° - 26° 22° 67 mm - - 5.6 m/s - -
April - 21° - 27° 24° 54 mm - - 5.2 m/s - -
May - 22° - 29° 26° 119 mm - - 4.8 m/s - -
June - 24° - 30° 27° 178 mm - - 4.2 m/s - -
July - 25° - 32° 28° 125 mm - - 4.1 m/s - -
August - 25° - 32° 29° 143 mm - - 4.0 m/s - -
September - 24° - 31° 28° 181 mm - - 4.3 m/s - -
October - 23° - 29° 26° 180 mm - - 5.1 m/s - -
November - 21° - 27° 24° 63 mm - - 5.6 m/s - -
December - 18° - 25° 22° 44 mm - - 5.4 m/s - -
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Moore's Island

Moore’s Island is typically reached from Marsh Harbour (Abaco) by a short inter-island ferry or charter boat. Commercial flights to Marsh Harbour are available from Nassau; onward transfer by water is required and schedules can be limited, so book ahead.

Tips for Visiting Moore's Island

  • If planning to visit, arrange transport in advance - small local boats connect Moore's Island to Marsh Harbour on Abaco.
  • Bring cash for local services; ATMs are not always available on small Bahamian cays.
  • Ask about local fishing charters - the island's flats are prized by bonefish anglers and the guides are the best source of local lore.