Frederiksted Pier
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.
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
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)
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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