Cabrita
Protected Area
St. James Marine Reserve and Wildlife Sanctuary
Why dive here
With 476+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, dolphins, eagle rays and humpback whales - Cabrita offers some of St. Thomas & St. John's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Cabrita, just off St. Thomas, is a solid choice for a mellow Caribbean dive. At a consistent 13 meters, it’s a gentle spot, perfect for getting back into the swing of things or for those just starting out. We often see southern stingrays buried in the sand here, along with the usual cast of parrotfish and angelfish weaving through the coral patches. It’s not going to blow your mind with dramatic topography, but it’s reliably pleasant, making it a good second dive of the day when you're looking to relax and just enjoy being underwater.
Typical Cabrita 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 Cabrita
Dive shops near Cabrita
Red Fish Underwater LLC
Admiralty Dive Center
Coral World Ocean and Reef lnitiative, Inc.
Low Key Watersports
Low Key Watersports, Inc.
Aqua Marine
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Cabrita
Cabrita Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Cabrita, 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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