Surf Lessons in John Smith’s Bay
John Smith’s Bay is a great place to learn how to surf. The waves here are best for intermediate surfers with some experience, making it ideal for your first time or to improve your skills.
Today's Conditions
Full forecastOverhead
7s period
44 kph
ENE
19°C
Cool — full wetsuit
2.0/10
Challenging today
Surfing at John Smith’s Bay
We don't have instructors listed at John Smith’s Bay yet, but this spot is worth knowing about. It's a solid intermediate spot with waves that will challenge you without being overwhelming.
Best tide
low, mid, high
Best wind
South, Southwest
Best swell
North, Northeast, East
About surfing in John Smith’s Bay
John Smith’s Bay is a reef break located in Smith’s, Bermuda. The waves here offer a good mix of challenge and fun, perfect if you've already caught a few green waves and want to keep progressing.
John Smith’s Bay is a popular reef break in Smith’s, Bermuda, suited for intermediate-level surfers looking to progress. The wave offers fun, workable faces that are great for practicing turns, cutbacks, and building wave-reading skills. Performs best on North and Northeast swells with South/Southwest offshore winds. A reliable option for improving surfers seeking quality sessions.
Pack a full wetsuit — the water can be cool. Most instructors include board and wetsuit in the lesson price.
Know before you go — John Smith’s Bay
Here's what you should know about surfing at John Smith’s Bay — conditions, timing, and practical stuff.
The waves
John Smith’s Bay is a reef break. You'll find waves with enough shape to practice turns and get longer rides. Not too mellow, not too heavy.
Best conditions
- Tide: low, mid, high
- Wind: South, Southwest
- Swell: North, Northeast, East
When to go
John Smith’s Bay has surfable waves most of the year. Check the forecast to pick the best day for your visit. Right now the water is cool at 19°C.
Ready to try John Smith’s Bay?
Whether you're a complete beginner or want to improve your technique, a local instructor makes all the difference.
Looking for surf lessons in John Smith’s Bay, Smith’s, Bermuda? Surfer Worldwide helps you find local instructors who know this spot inside out. Smith’s is a popular surf destination with consistent waves and a welcoming surf community. Check live conditions, compare instructors, and discover what to do in the area.
¿Buscas clases de surf en John Smith’s Bay, Smith’s, Bermuda? En Surfer Worldwide puedes encontrar instructores locales certificados que conocen este spot mejor que nadie. Smith’s es un destino popular para surfear con olas consistentes y una comunidad de surfistas acogedora. Consulta las condiciones en vivo, compara instructores y descubre qué hacer en la zona.