Cables
Protected Area
Salt River Bay National Historic Park and Ecological Preserve
Why dive here
With 458+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, eagle rays, humpback whales, nurse sharks and oceanic whitetip sharks - Cables offers some of St. Croix's richest diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Cables is an easy dive to 19m, perfect for beginners or those wanting a relaxed second dive. You’ll find a sandy bottom with scattered coral heads and a surprising number of smaller creatures hiding amongst them. We’ve spotted plenty of juvenile reef fish here, along with the occasional queen conch making its way across the sand. It’s a gentle introduction to St. Croix’s shallower reefs.
Typical Cables Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 19m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Cables
Dive shops near Cables
Nep2une Scuba Diving
Sweet Bottom Dive Center
St. Croix Ultimate Bluewater Adventures
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Cables
Cables Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Cables, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (17.75, -64.87) (1km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
86°F · Range: 29.1–31.2°C
Air Temperature
27°C
81°F
Wind Speed
5.97 m/s
11.6 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1012.8 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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