King’s Alley
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 - King’s Alley offers some of St. Croix's richest diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
King’s Alley in St. Croix is a solid little shore dive, perfect if you’re looking for an easy entry and a relaxed pace. We tend to drop in and follow the sand channel that leads out to about 19 meters. You’ll usually find plenty of the usual Caribbean suspects here: parrotfish chomping on the reef, maybe a curious snapper or two peeking out from under a ledge. It’s not a place for big pelagics, but for a casual dive, perhaps a refresher, or just to stretch your fins, it works. Good for beginner divers who want to explore without any fuss.
Typical King’s Alley 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.
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Nep2une Scuba Diving
Sweet Bottom Dive Center
St. Croix Ultimate Bluewater Adventures
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for King’s Alley
King’s Alley Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for King’s Alley, 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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