Originally Posted by
anabolism
The "rough" beach on the property isn't that rough: there are some waves, but only very shallow and close to shore. Those who enjoy body surfing or boogie boarding hang out where the waves break. It's an easy swim to go a little bit out (but the sea is featureless there, so there are no good landmarks or interesting things to swim to).
The hotel built a little cove on the main beach (facing south) as the water is typically rough/choppy/white caps. I don't know if there's a calmer season or if you just have good fortune to have calm seas.
Originally Posted by
anabolism
The other side of the property, past the parking lot, there is a large beach and pier, but I haven't ventured out there (just seen from the window of the lounge).
Past the parking lot you're on the western side of the island (Carlisle Bay) and the water is much calmer (as with most the "windward" islands, the coast facing the open Atlantic are windy & choppy while the coast facing the Gulf are relatively calm).