French Cap Pinnacle
Protected Area
Frenchcap Cay
Why dive here
With 476+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, dolphins, eagle rays and humpback whales - French Cap Pinnacle offers some of St. Thomas & St. John's richest pinnacle diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
French Cap Pinnacle is a straightforward, satisfying dive when you’re looking for something reliable off St. Thomas. Dropping down to about 22m, it’s not a deep site, but the pinnacle itself is a magnet for the usual Caribbean suspects. You'll find schools of snapper and grunt sheltering in the crevices, and we often spot nurse sharks tucked away in the bigger overhangs. It’s a great intermediate dive, low on drama but high on pleasant encounters, especially good for a second dive of the day.
Typical French Cap Pinnacle 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 22m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to French Cap Pinnacle
Dive shops near French Cap Pinnacle
Red Fish Underwater LLC
Admiralty Dive Center
Low Key Watersports, Inc.
Low Key Watersports
Aqua Marine
Coral World Ocean and Reef lnitiative, Inc.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for French Cap Pinnacle
French Cap Pinnacle Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for French Cap Pinnacle, 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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