Emerald Gardens St Croix USVI
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 - Emerald Gardens St Croix USVI offers some of St. Croix's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Emerald Gardens is a good pick for a relaxed afternoon dive off St. Croix, particularly if you’re newer to the sport. The maximum depth of 23 meters keeps things comfortable, and we’ve found the conditions here generally very calm. We often spot green sea turtles munching on the seagrass beds near the reef’s edge, and the occasional southern stingray glides past. It’s a pleasant, easy dive, perfect for getting back in the water or for a less strenuous day.
Typical Emerald Gardens St Croix USVI 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 23m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Emerald Gardens St Croix USVI
Dive shops near Emerald Gardens St Croix USVI
Sweet Bottom Dive Center
Nep2une Scuba Diving
St. Croix Ultimate Bluewater Adventures
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Emerald Gardens St Croix USVI
Emerald Gardens St Croix USVI Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Emerald Gardens St Croix USVI, 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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