If there is sand on the beach either man with a barge and crane put it there or surf put it there. It is just a matter of time before those wind, waves, and surf come back. Swell and waves can come from any direction. It could be a nearby storm or one thousands of miles away. When you pick a place for the night you should always note the areas that are open to the sea and any wind, swell, or waves that can come from the directions you are unprotected. There are many places for the night better than Caneel Bay. There are resorts that offer visiting yachtsmen better services and location more protected with less traffic. Between the ferries and crowds why go to Caneel Bay for the night?

Over the next few days the VI should see a 90 degree swing in wave direction. It is hard to predict what hour of the night the wave action might switch this week.