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Eagle Shoal

U.S. Virgin Islands - St. John, United States
Open Water suggested6–14 m (20–46 ft) depthBoat entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

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Eagle Shoal at a glance

Eagle Shoal is an intermediate boat dive site in U.S. Virgin Islands - St. John, United States with depths of 6–14 m (20–46 ft). Typically most favorable May · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Nassau grouper, Bull shark, and grunts. Recent reports put the water around 30°C (86°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

No window today· next: tomorrow 7:00–18:00 · favorable & moderate

Forecast for this hour · 23:00 · run 9 h ago
1.3 m (4.3 ft)waves — about a meter and a half expected (waves — about four feet expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 30°C · seasonal avg 30°C ( · Forecast 86°F · seasonal avg 86°F)

Site hazards: Exposed east-end location, swell/surge, overhead-like caves/arches, possible shark encounters, boat distance from services, entanglement from fishing tackle, and navigation complexity among coral fingers.

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Dive windows this week

SunNo window

1.3 m waves · 17 kn wind (4.3 ft waves · 17 kn wind)

Mon7:00–9:00 moderate, 9:00–12:00 favorable, 12:00–18:00 moderate

1.3 m waves · 15 kn wind (4.4 ft waves · 15 kn wind)

Tue7:00–9:00 moderate, 9:00–18:00 favorable

1.1 m waves · 11 kn wind (3.6 ft waves · 11 kn wind)

Wed7:00–18:00 favorable

0.9 m waves · 10 kn wind (2.9 ft waves · 10 kn wind)

Thu7:00–8:00 favorable, 8:00–13:00 moderate, 13:00–18:00 favorable

1.0 m waves · 12 kn wind (3.2 ft waves · 12 kn wind)

Fri7:00–18:00 moderate

1.0 m waves · 12 kn wind (3.4 ft waves · 12 kn wind)

Sat10:00–18:00 moderate

0.9 m waves · 12 kn wind (3.0 ft waves · 12 kn wind)

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

Every forecast dive window each day, site-local time, from wave and wind forecasts. Numbers under each bar are daylight averages.

First light 5:53 · Sunrise 6:15 · Sunset 17:49 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 2.5 km from site · updated 25 Oct, 13:21 GMT-4

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

No diver reports for this site yet. — one dated observation helps every diver after you.

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What Divers Say

Known for: grunts, Snapper, Bar jack
Best time: Best only in calm weather with low southeast swell and good boat access; operators may skip it if conditions are marginal.

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.

  1. January, 44% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (80°F), waves have typically been 1.4 m (4.7 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  2. February, 36% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 26°C (80°F), waves have typically been 1.5 m (4.9 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
  3. March, 59% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (80°F), waves have typically been 1.4 m (4.6 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots
  4. April, 67% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (81°F), waves have typically been 1.2 m (4.0 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots
  5. May, 88% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (83°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.3 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots, historically most favorable
  6. June, 77% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (84°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.6 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
  7. July, 63% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (84°F), waves have typically been 1.2 m (3.8 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
  8. August, 68% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (85°F), waves have typically been 1.2 m (3.8 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
  9. September, 87% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (86°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.6 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots
  10. October, 70% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (86°F), waves have typically been 1.3 m (4.1 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots
  11. November, 56% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (84°F), waves have typically been 1.4 m (4.4 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots
  12. December, 47% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (82°F), waves have typically been 1.5 m (4.8 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots

May has typically 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 seen at this site

Species noted at this site — not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

Rough labels: “Commonly seen” usually means two or more recorded sightings near this site in public dive logs (GBIF), “Occasionally seen” one; “Seasonal” and “Rarely seen” come from dive-guide research. Not a measured rate.

The underwater calendar

When these animals are most recorded around Caribbean & Bahamas — from open sighting data, not a promise.

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Fills & rentals nearby

Facts from OpenStreetMap, corrected by the community — listed by distance only. Details change; confirm with the shop.

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Data updated July 2026

Site details

Eagle Shoal is a remote St. John east-end boat dive made of long coral fingers, overhangs, tunnels, arches, and a large chamber often called The Cathedral. It is known for clear water, abundant reef fish, sponges, cup corals, and occasional larger life, but it is only suitable when the southeast swell is calm enough. The site is naturally overhead-like in places, so routes should be guided and conservative.

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Exposed east-end location, swell/surge, overhead-like caves/arches, possible shark encounters, boat distance from services, entanglement from fishing tackle, and navigation complexity among coral fingers.

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