Stragglers Deep
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 - Stragglers Deep offers some of St. Thomas & St. John's richest diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Stragglers Deep is one of those sites we always enjoy for a chill afternoon dive. At a consistent 16 meters, it’s a comfortable intermediate depth that lets you really take your time and scour the reef for the little things. We’ve spotted plenty of queen angelfish here, their iridescent scales flashing, along with the occasional moray eel peeking from a crevice. It’s a great spot for photographers keen on capturing the smaller reef residents or anyone just looking to unwind and watch the reef's daily rhythm. Just keep an eye on your air, the gentle drift can make you forget how long you've been down.
Typical Stragglers Deep 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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Dive shops near Stragglers Deep
Red Fish Underwater LLC
Admiralty Dive Center
Low Key Watersports, Inc.
Low Key Watersports
Coral World Ocean and Reef lnitiative, Inc.
Aqua Marine
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Stragglers Deep
Stragglers Deep Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Stragglers Deep, 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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