King’s Corner
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 Corner offers some of St. Croix's richest diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
King's Corner in St. Croix is a solid choice for a relaxing afternoon dive. It’s got a comfortable depth, topping out around 23 meters, which makes it an easy run for newer divers or anyone just wanting to take it slow. You’ll drift past some nice coral formations here, with plenty of nooks and crannies for sergeant majors and parrotfish to hang out. We’ve often spotted eagle rays cruising by in the deeper sections, a real bonus if you catch them. It’s a good, straightforward dive, perfect for getting a feel for the Caribbean without any big surprises.
Typical King’s Corner 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 King’s Corner
Dive shops near King’s Corner
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 Corner
King’s Corner Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for King’s Corner, 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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