How deep is Frederiksted Pier?

Frederiksted Pier ranges from 2 to 14 metres deep (7–46 feet). It is a saltwater site. Depths vary across the site, so plan your profile to your training and verify conditions locally.

Is Frederiksted Pier a shore dive or a boat dive?

Frederiksted Pier is a shore dive — you can enter from land. The entry is recorded as an easy walk-in. The entry area is recorded as sheltered from surge. Basic facilities are recorded at or near 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.

When is the best time to dive Frederiksted Pier?

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. Operational closures when cruise ships or port work are present. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.

What will I see at Frederiksted Pier?

Divers at Frederiksted Pier in United States commonly report sightings of Sponges, Octopus, Sea turtle, Batfish, and Seahorse. Sponges, Octopus, and Seahorse are recorded as common sightings, while Sea turtle and Batfish are reported only occasionally. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

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Frederiksted Pier

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

Open Water suggested2–14 m (7–46 ft) 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 Sponges, Octopus, and Sea turtle. Recent reports put the water around 30°C (85°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Moderate window now· until 18:00 · sunset 17:50

Forecast for this hour · 16:00 · run 15 h ago

1.4 m (4.5 ft)waves — about a meter and a half expected (waves — about five feet expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 30°C · seasonal avg 30°C ( · Forecast 85°F · seasonal avg 86°F)

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

Mon

1.4 m waves · 13 kn wind (4.7 ft waves · 13 kn wind)

Tue

1.1 m waves · 11 kn wind (3.7 ft waves · 11 kn wind)

Wed

1.0 m waves · 11 kn wind (3.1 ft waves · 11 kn wind)

Thu

0.9 m waves · 10 kn wind (2.8 ft waves · 10 kn wind)

Fri

1.0 m waves · 8 kn wind (3.1 ft waves · 8 kn wind)

Sat

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

Sun

0.9 m waves · 10 kn wind (2.9 ft waves · 10 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 5:54 · Sunrise 6:16 · Sunset 17:50 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 1.2 km from site · updated 26 Oct, 01:24 GMT-4

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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Tide & slack timing

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: Sponges, Octopus, Seahorse

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.

January, 35% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (81°F), waves have typically been 1.6 m (5.1 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
February, 32% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (80°F), waves have typically been 1.6 m (5.3 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
March, 63% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (81°F), waves have typically been 1.3 m (4.3 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots
April, 62% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (82°F), waves have typically been 1.3 m (4.4 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots
May, 77% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (83°F), waves have typically been 1.2 m (3.9 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots
June, 43% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (84°F), waves have typically been 1.5 m (4.8 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
July, 35% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (84°F), waves have typically been 1.5 m (4.9 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
August, 58% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (85°F), waves have typically been 1.4 m (4.4 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
September, 90% 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 14 knots, historically most favorable
October, 77% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (86°F), waves have typically been 1.2 m (3.9 ft), wind has typically been 14 knots
November, 60% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (85°F), waves have typically been 1.4 m (4.5 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots
December, 43% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (82°F), waves have typically been 1.5 m (4.9 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots

September 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.

Fills & rentals nearby

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Data updated July 2026

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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