Wye Reef
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 - Wye Reef offers some of St. Thomas & St. John's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Wye Reef sits comfortably at 18 meters, a relaxed depth that makes it an easy choice for newer divers or those looking for a laid-back afternoon dip. We often find it a good spot to just drift and watch the reef's daily rhythm. You’ll typically see schools of sergeant majors weaving through the gorgonians, and it’s a reliable place to spot a turtle munching on seagrass. It’s not a site that will blow your hair back with huge pelagics, but it delivers a consistently pleasant dive.
Typical Wye Reef 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 Wye Reef
Dive shops near Wye Reef
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 Wye Reef
Wye Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Wye Reef, 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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