Triton’s Anchor
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 - Triton’s Anchor offers some of St. Croix's richest diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Triton’s Anchor is a good spot for a relaxed shallow dive in St. Croix, perfect if you’re newer to diving or just want an easy second dive. At just 15m, it’s a gentle introduction to the Caribbean’s calmer side. We’ve had pleasant dives here, often spotting nurse sharks tucked under ledges and plenty of schooling snapper hovering over the small coral heads. The currents are usually mild, making it a comfortable place to practice buoyancy or just cruise along at a leisurely pace.
Typical Triton’s Anchor Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Triton’s Anchor
Triton’s Anchor Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Triton’s Anchor, 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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