Shallow Wrecks at Butler Bay
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 - Shallow Wrecks at Butler Bay offers some of St. Croix's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Butler Bay offers a relaxed introduction to wreck diving, with four distinct vessels resting in about 21 metres. We’re talking a tugboat, a barge, an old oil rig support vessel, and a small trawler. They're all pretty intact and close enough together for an easy swim-through. Keep an eye out for schooling jacks circling the mast of the tug, and plenty of squirrelfish hiding in the darker crevices. This site is ideal for newer divers looking to get comfortable exploring sunken structures without any strong currents or deep penetration.
Typical Shallow Wrecks at Butler Bay 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 21m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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 Shallow Wrecks at Butler Bay
Shallow Wrecks at Butler Bay Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Shallow Wrecks at Butler Bay, 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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