Turtle Cove
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 - Turtle Cove offers some of St. Thomas & St. John's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Turtle Cove on St. Thomas & St. John is a solid pick for newer divers looking for a relaxed introduction to Caribbean reef diving. Dropping down to about 17 meters, you'll find a gently sloping coral reef that’s easy to navigate. We often spot green sea turtles here, grazing casually, and it’s not uncommon to see schools of blue tangs weaving through the elkhorn and brain corals. It’s a comfortable dive, usually with mild currents, making it ideal for getting comfortable with your buoyancy while enjoying the marine life.
Typical Turtle Cove 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 Turtle Cove
Dive shops near Turtle Cove
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 Turtle Cove
Turtle Cove Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Turtle Cove, 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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