10-40m
    Intermediate
    St. Croix, US Virgin Islands
    Salt River Bay National Historic Park and Ecological Preserve

    Cane Bay Wall

    Best months: Jan–Dec

    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 - Cane Bay Wall offers some of St. Croix's richest wall diving. Water sits around 27°C.

    Marine lifeBarracuda, Eagle Rays, Humpback Whales, Nurse Sharks and Oceanic Whitetip Sharks · 458+ species recorded
    Water27°C · warmest January, February, March
    CharacterWall dive · max 10-40m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Cane Bay Wall. It’s a name that gets a nod of recognition from pretty much any Caribbean diver, and for good reason. We’ve done this dive countless times, both by boat and shore, and it never disappoints. The immediate drop-off, just a short swim from the beach, is genuinely dramatic. One minute you’re finning over sandy flats and then, boom, a sheer face plummets into the blue. We often hit it early morning for the best light, casting incredible shadows down the wall. Look close in the overhangs for giant gobies, and we’ve spotted a few dusky blennies camouflaged against the sponges. The wall itself is riddled with crevices, perfect for French grunts to hide in during the day. Our favourite part? Drifting along at around 20-25 metres, watching ocean triggerfish zip by, and keeping an eye on the deep blue for Caribbean reef sharks. We've even been lucky enough to see swordfish pass through. Just remember, the wall goes *deep*, so keep an eye on your depth and bottom time. It’s an intermediate dive, mainly because of the potential for currents and the sheer verticality. This is definitely a spot for divers who appreciate dramatic topography and don't mind a bit of depth.

    Typical Cane Bay Wall Dive Profile

    5m10mSafety Stop0m10m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Today06:0518:4112h 36m daylightGolden hour 18:11

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Cane Bay Wall

    Cane Bay Wall Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Cane Bay Wall, sourced from NOAA buoy data - nearest station: Open-Meteo grid (17.74, -64.86) (0km away)

    August Averages

    Sea Temperature

    27.04°C

    81°F

    Air Temperature

    27.34°C

    81°F

    Wind Speed

    7.02 m/s

    13.6 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1014.6 hPa

    Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC

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