Is Maxwell Beach good for children?

Yes. Maxwell Beach is noted as calm enough for children, and our guide rates its water as usually calm. Conditions change with the weather, so watch children in the water at all times.

What facilities are there at Maxwell Beach?

Our guide lists parking and shade at Maxwell Beach (as of October 2026).

What time is sunset at Maxwell Beach?

Today the sun sets at about 17:39 Barbados time at Maxwell Beach, on the south coast.

Christ Church · South coast

Maxwell Beach

Wide, breezy south-coast beach for windsurfing and kitesurfing, with a gentler eastern end for families

Calm water(usually calm)Sunset today about 17:39LifeguardParkingShadeCalm for children

Maxwell sits between Oistins and St. Lawrence Gap: a long ribbon of white coral sand that coastal restoration work has turned into one of the widest beaches on the island. Before that, high tide came almost up to the road. The sea here has more life than on the west coast, with steady waves that suit windsurfing, Hobie Cat sailing and boogie boarding.

The north-east trade winds make Maxwell one of the island's established windsurf and kite spots. The reef throws up bump-and-jump chop rather than big breaking waves, so it suits intermediate riders, and it is right beside the coast road. For a gentler swim with children, head for the eastern end.

Best for

Windsurfing
Kitesurfing
Boogie boarding
Long beach walks

On our lists: Lifeguards · Calm for children

Where to stay

Villas within 10 minutes of Maxwell Beach

None of our villas is within about ten minutes of Maxwell Beach. See every villa.

Good to know

Maxwell Beach: questions

Is there a lifeguard at Maxwell Beach?: Yes. Maxwell Beach has a lifeguard station, according to the National Conservation Commission and barbados.org lifeguard lists we checked (as of October 2026). Swim near the station and follow the flags on the day.
Is Maxwell Beach good for children?: Yes. Maxwell Beach is noted as calm enough for children, and our guide rates its water as usually calm. Conditions change with the weather, so watch children in the water at all times.
What facilities are there at Maxwell Beach?: Our guide lists parking and shade at Maxwell Beach (as of October 2026).
What time is sunset at Maxwell Beach?: Today the sun sets at about 17:39 Barbados time at Maxwell Beach, on the south coast.

Sources: barbados.org, web.kite-and-windsurfing-guide.com, barbadospocketguide.com, visitbarbados.org. Lifeguard information is checked against the National Conservation Commission and barbados.org lifeguard lists. Facts as of October 2026; conditions change, so check on the day.