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Cane Bay Wall

U.S. Virgin Islands - St. Croix, United StatesDirections

AOW suggested8–40 m depthBoth entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

Cane Bay Wall at a glance

Cane Bay Wall is an advanced both dive site in U.S. Virgin Islands - St. Croix, United States with depths of 8–40 m (26–131 ft). Typically most favorable Sep · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Reef shark, Sea turtle, and soft corals and sea fans. Recent reports put the water around 30°C (85°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 23h ago

1.3 mwaves — about a meter and a half expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 30°C · seasonal avg 30°C

Site hazards: Deep wall/drop-off, long surface swim from shore, shallow surge/swell, variable visibility after runoff, boat traffic, coral contact, and temptation to exceed recreational depth limits.

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Dive windows this week

Best: Tue

Fri7:00–19:00

Sat7:00–19:00

Sun7:00–19:00

Mon7:00–10:00

Tue7:00–9:00

Wed7:00–19:00

Thu—

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 5:44 · Sunrise 6:06 · Sunset 18:24

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 3.1 km from site · graded 23h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Forecast · NOAA tide model

Tide & slack timing

Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

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What Divers Say

Known for: soft corals and sea fans, parrotfish and angelfish

Best time: Best in calm north-shore conditions with little swell and minimal rain runoff; night dives are popular only with local guidance and strong navigation.

Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.

Best months, historically

What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.

Jan32%27°C1.6 m
Feb32%27°C1.6 m
Mar65%27°C1.4 m
Apr61%27°C1.3 m
May78%28°C1.2 m
Jun48%29°C1.4 m
Jul41%29°C1.5 m
Aug56%30°C1.4 m
Sep87%30°C1.1 m
Oct74%30°C1.2 m
Nov59%29°C1.4 m
Dec43%28°C1.5 m

September hastypically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.

Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.

Marine life recorded at this site, by month

Recorded observations — evidence of past sightings, not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

Centropyge argi recorded here Jul–Aug (2 records)
most recent 2013
Acanthostracion polygonius recorded here Aug (1 record)
most recent 2013
Arothron stellatus recorded here Aug (1 record)
most recent 2013
Balistes capriscus recorded here Aug (1 record)
most recent 2013
Bothus podas recorded here Jun (1 record)
most recent 2010
Chaetodon capistratus recorded here Aug (1 record)
most recent 2013
Chaetodon ocellatus recorded here Aug (1 record)
most recent 2013
Chaetodon striatus recorded here Aug (1 record)
most recent 2013

Counts are occurrence records near this site from public biodiversity datasets (GBIF), grouped by calendar month across all sampled years. Sightings vary — past records are context, not a prediction.

Fills & rentals nearby

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Data updated July 2026

Site details

Cane Bay Wall is a north-shore St. Croix shore/boat wall dive where a shallow reef shelf gives way to the Puerto Rico Trench. The normal dive begins near a buoy offshore from Cane Bay Beach, then follows sand chutes and coral gardens out to the wall. The top is recreational, but the drop-off is extreme and should be treated with disciplined depth and gas limits.

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Deep wall/drop-off, long surface swim from shore, shallow surge/swell, variable visibility after runoff, boat traffic, coral contact, and temptation to exceed recreational depth limits.

How deep is Cane Bay Wall?

Cane Bay Wall ranges from 8 to 40 metres deep (26–131 feet) — a deep dive at its limit. It is a saltwater site rated as advanced difficulty. Depths vary across the site, so plan your profile to your training and verify conditions locally.

Is Cane Bay Wall a shore dive or a boat dive?

Cane Bay Wall can be dived from shore or by boat. The entry is recorded as a surf entry. The entry area is recorded as moderately exposed to surge. No facilities are recorded at the site, and cell service is recorded as good. Entry details and parking notes, where known, are listed in the access section of this page.

Can beginners dive Cane Bay Wall?

Cane Bay Wall is rated as advanced difficulty, which may not suit new divers. Listed depths run from 8 to 40 metres (26–131 feet). Access is from shore or by boat, with the entry recorded as a surf entry. Consider your experience level, conditions, and local guidance before planning.

When is the best time to dive Cane Bay Wall?

Best in calm north-shore conditions with little swell and minimal rain runoff; night dives are popular only with local guidance and strong navigation. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.

What will I see at Cane Bay Wall?

Divers at Cane Bay Wall in United States commonly report sightings of Reef shark, Sea turtle, soft corals and sea fans, parrotfish and angelfish, and Stingray. Soft corals and sea fans and parrotfish and angelfish are recorded as common sightings, while Reef shark, Sea turtle, and Stingray are reported only occasionally. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

What hazards are recorded at Cane Bay Wall?

Deep wall/drop-off, long surface swim from shore, shallow surge/swell, variable visibility after runoff, boat traffic, coral contact, and temptation to exceed recreational depth limits. Hazards and conditions change, so verify current local information before diving.

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