Buck Island Point (Submarine Alley)
Protected Area
Buck Island
Why dive here
With 476+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, dolphins, eagle rays and humpback whales - Buck Island Point (Submarine Alley) offers some of St. Thomas & St. John's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Buck Island Point, affectionately known as Submarine Alley, is a pretty chill dive. At a gentle 18 meters, it’s a perfect spot for new divers or anyone just wanting an easy, relaxed bob around. We’ve drifted along here, watching schools of sergeant majors dart between the coral heads, and often spotted southern stingrays fanning themselves in the sand. It’s not going to blow your mind with massive pelagics, but for a calm Caribbean afternoon exploring the nooks and crannies for trumpetfish and grunts, it hits the spot.
Typical Buck Island Point (Submarine Alley) 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.
Nearest Dive Centres to Buck Island Point (Submarine Alley)
Dive shops near Buck Island Point (Submarine Alley)
Aqua Marine
Admiralty Dive Center
Red Fish Underwater LLC
Adventure Scuba & School
Coral World Ocean and Reef lnitiative, Inc.
Low Key Watersports, Inc.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Buck Island Point (Submarine Alley)
Buck Island Point (Submarine Alley) Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Buck Island Point (Submarine Alley), sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (18.3, -64.89) (1km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
86°F · Range: 28.9–31.1°C
Air Temperature
27°C
81°F
Wind Speed
7.65 m/s
14.9 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1013 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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