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Frederiksted Pier

U.S. Virgin Islands - St. Croix, United States
Open Water suggested2–14 m depthShore entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

Frederiksted Pier at a glance

Frederiksted Pier is a shore dive site in U.S. Virgin Islands - St. Croix, United States with depths of 2–14 m (7–46 ft). Typically most favorable Sep · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see batfish, frogfish, and octopus. Recent reports put the water around 29°C (83°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 3h ago
1.3 mwaves — about a meter and a half expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 29°C · seasonal avg 29°C

Site hazards: Working pier/cruise-ship closures, boat traffic, fishing line/hooks, low-light/night navigation, pier pilings, possible overhead-like spaces, long surface swim if exploring the outer end, and sharp rubble/debris.

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Dive windows this week

Best: Tue
Sun6:00–19:00
Mon6:00–19:00
Tue6:00–19:00
Wed6:00–13:00
Thu—
Fri—
Sat6:00–19:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 5:33 · Sunrise 5:56 · Sunset 18:55

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 1.2 km from site · graded 3h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Forecast · NOAA tide model

Tide & slack timing

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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.

What Divers Say

Known for: octopus, seahorses, sponges
Best time: Good year-round in calm west-end conditions; night dives are a major draw when the pier is legally accessible and cruise-ship traffic is absent.

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. Jan35%27°C1.6 m
  2. Feb32%27°C1.6 m
  3. Mar63%27°C1.3 m
  4. Apr62%28°C1.3 m
  5. May77%29°C1.2 m
  6. Jun43%29°C1.5 m
  7. Jul35%29°C1.5 m
  8. Aug58%30°C1.4 m
  9. Sep90%30°C1.1 m
  10. Oct77%30°C1.2 m
  11. Nov60%29°C1.4 m
  12. 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 seen at this site

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

Species seen here

  • batfishOccasionally seen
  • frogfishOccasionally seen
  • octopusCommonly seen
  • sea turtlesOccasionally seen
  • seahorsesCommonly seen
  • spongesCommonly seen

Fills & rentals nearby

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Site details

Frederiksted Pier is a shallow macro and night-dive site under the working cruise pier on St. Croix's west coast. Colorful sponge-covered pilings, rubble, sand patches, and older pier remnants support seahorses, frogfish, batfish, turtles, eels, rays, octopus, and many crustaceans. It is beginner-friendly in calm conditions, but it is still an active port area with access restrictions.

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Working pier/cruise-ship closures, boat traffic, fishing line/hooks, low-light/night navigation, pier pilings, possible overhead-like spaces, long surface swim if exploring the outer end, and sharp rubble/debris.

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