Windwardside
Windwardside is a village on Saba and a base for hiking Mount Scenery, visiting the Harry L. Johnson Museum and exploring the island.
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Windwardside is a village on Saba, a small Dutch Caribbean island in the northeastern Caribbean. Set on the slopes of Mount Scenery, it has white cottages with red roofs, hillside views and access to the trail to Saba’s highest point. The Harry L. Johnson Museum is in the village and covers Saba’s history and daily life.
Choose Windwardside as a quiet base for hiking and exploring Saba’s villages. It is a poor fit if you want a resort stay or a beach-focused vacation. Roads connect the village with other settlements, the airport and the harbor, but Saba’s steep terrain shapes journeys around the island. Allow at least two days for a hike and time to see more of the island. The drier months are a practical choice for walking. Mountain weather can change, so check conditions before setting out.
Windwardside in five
- Carry US dollarsThe US dollar is Saba’s currency. Carry cash for small purchases, since not every business takes cards.
- Check entry rules for your passportSaba is part of the Caribbean Netherlands. Entry requirements depend on your nationality, so check the current rules before travel.Visas and entry
- Save 911 for emergenciesCall 911 for emergency assistance on Saba.
- Wear shoes for Mount SceneryThe trail to Saba’s highest point starts in Windwardside. Wear sturdy shoes for the steep, often damp steps.
- Arrange transport beyond the villageSaba’s roads are steep and winding. Ask your accommodation about taxis or transport before setting out around the island.
Need to know
- Currency
- US dollar (USD)
- Entry
- Entry requirements depend on nationality
- Emergency
- 911
- Tipping
- Not expected
- Time
- UTC−4, no daylight saving
Weather by month
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- JanuaryDry season
- FebruaryDry season
- MarchDry season
- AprilDry season
- MayTrade winds
- JuneTrade winds
- JulyHurricane season
- AugustHurricane risk
- SeptemberHurricane risk
- OctoberRain showers
- NovemberRain showers
- DecemberDry season
Right now in Windwardside
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
29
- Feels like
- 33°
- Humidity
- 76%
- Wind
- 28 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 42%
The Bottom
05:13 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today30°28°42%Monday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 28°. Chance of rain 42%.
- Tue30°28°33%Tuesday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 28°. Chance of rain 33%.
- Wed29°28°20%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 29°, Low 28°. Chance of rain 20%.
- Thu29°28°39%Thursday: Cloudy. High 29°, Low 28°. Chance of rain 39%.
- Fri28°26°63%Friday: Thunderstorms. High 28°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 63%.
- Sat28°26°65%Saturday: Rain. High 28°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 65%.
- Sun29°26°54%Sunday: Drizzle. High 29°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 54%.
Updated 01:55 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 EUR = 1.116 USD
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Before you go to Windwardside
Rules for Windwardside, checked
- Check the Caribbean Netherlands entry requirements for your passport before travel.Source
- Saba is a special municipality of the Netherlands. Check current customs rules before bringing restricted goods.
- Use marked trails when hiking Mount Scenery and follow signs on the route.
Plan around Windwardside
Practical planning for a trip to Saba
Read the guideVisas and entryCheck entry requirements for your passport
Read the guideGetting aroundPlan transport around Saba
Read the guideMoney and costsPlan cash, cards and trip spending
Read the guideWhere to stayPlan where to base yourself
Read the guideWindwardside FAQ
How many days do you need in Windwardside?
Allow at least two days to explore Windwardside and hike Mount Scenery. Add time if you want to visit other parts of Saba.
Is Windwardside worth visiting?
Windwardside is a base on Saba near the Mount Scenery trail. It is also a starting point for exploring the island’s steep roads and small settlements.
Can you hike Mount Scenery from Windwardside?
Yes. The trail to Mount Scenery starts in Windwardside. Wear sturdy shoes for the steep steps and take water.
Do you need a car in Windwardside?
Not for the village itself. To reach other parts of Saba, you’ll need to deal with steep, winding roads. Ask your accommodation about local transport.
What currency is used in Windwardside?
Saba uses the US dollar. Carry some cash for small purchases.
What is the emergency number in Saba?
Call 911 for emergency assistance.