| Pirates Well | |
| Pushpin Map: | Bahamas |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Type1: | Island |
| Subdivision Name1: | Mayaguana |
| Subdivision Type2: | District |
| Subdivision Name2: | Mayaguana |
| Population As Of: | 2012 |
| Population Total: | 235 |
| Timezone: | Eastern Time Zone |
| Utc Offset: | -5 |
| Coordinates: | 22.4328°N -73.1008°W |
| Area Code: | 242 |
Pirates Well is a town in the Bahamas, located on Mayaguana island. It has a population of 235 (2012 estimates).[1] Pirates Well is home to a well, clearly marked by a sign and circled by stones and mortar, that was dug by buccaneers in the 16th century, hence the name.[2] The Baycaner Beach Resort is located in Pirates Well.[3]
It is 500 km southeast of the capital Nassau. Pirates Well is 5 meters above sea level.[4] Average annual temperature in the village is 25 °C . The warmest month is August, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the coldest is January, with 23 °C.[5] The average annual rainfall is 1,026 millimeters. The rainiest month is October, with an average of 244 mm rainfall, and the driest is March, with 9 mm rainfall.[6]
During Hurricane Irma the sea wall was damaged and several power lines were down in Pirates Well but there was no serious damage to houses.[7]