3-12m
    Beginner
    St. Croix, US Virgin Islands
    Salt River Bay National Historic Park and Ecological Preserve

    Frederiksted Pier

    Best months: Dec–Apr

    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 - Frederiksted Pier offers some of St. Croix's richest muck diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.

    Best timeDec–Apr
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Eagle Rays, Humpback Whales, Nurse Sharks and Oceanic Whitetip Sharks · 458+ species recorded
    Water27-30°C · warmest August, September, October
    CharacterMuck dive · max 3-12m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    The Frederiksted Pier. Ah, the pier. We have a real soft spot for this spot, especially after the sun goes down. During the day, it's a pleasant, easy dive, maxing out around 12 meters, perfect for those new to diving or just looking for a relaxed swim-through beneath the pylons. You'll definitely spot schools of Brown Chromis flitting between the Yellow Pencil Coral, and if you look closely, those shy Red Clingfish are often tucked away. But the night? That’s when the pier truly comes alive. The muck underfoot, which looks a bit plain by day, becomes a stage for critters you just don't see anywhere else. We’ve spent hours here, shining our lights into every crevice, hoping for a glimpse of a seahorse or an octopus stretching out a tentacle. The bioluminescence is something else, too; wave your hand in the dark and watch the water light up around you. It’s not your typical vibrant reef, and that’s precisely why we love it. It’s a slow, deliberate dive, rewarding patience with incredible, often tiny, finds. Ideal for photographers, muck diving enthusiasts, or anyone who wants a completely different kind of Caribbean dive.

    Typical Frederiksted Pier Dive Profile

    Safety Stop0m3m 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.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Frederiksted Pier

    Frederiksted Pier Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Frederiksted Pier, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (17.75, -64.87) (1km away)

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    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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