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French Cap Pinnacle

U.S. Virgin Islands - St. Thomas, United States
AOW suggested12–30 m (39–98 ft) depthBoat entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

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French Cap Pinnacle at a glance

French Cap Pinnacle is an advanced boat dive site in U.S. Virgin Islands - St. Thomas, United States with depths of 12–30 m (39–98 ft). Typically most favorable May · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Barracuda, Octopus, and Reef fish. Recent reports put the water around 30°C (86°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Moderate window now· until 18:00 · sunset 17:49

Forecast for this hour · 16:00 · run 3 h ago
1.4 m (4.7 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 86°F · seasonal avg 86°F)

Site hazards: Open-ocean exposure, long boat ride, swell/current, deep pinnacle profile, possible blue-water ascent, surge around rock spires, and limited shelter if weather changes.

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Dive windows this week

Mon14:00–18:00 moderate

1.5 m waves · 16 kn wind (4.8 ft waves · 16 kn wind)

Tue7:00–9:00 moderate, 9:00–12:00 favorable, 12:00–13:00 moderate, 13:00–18:00 favorable

1.1 m waves · 12 kn wind (3.5 ft waves · 12 kn wind)

Wed7:00–10:00 moderate, 10:00–18:00 favorable

1.0 m waves · 13 kn wind (3.2 ft waves · 13 kn wind)

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

1.0 m waves · 12 kn wind (3.3 ft waves · 12 kn wind)

Fri7:00–11:00 moderate, 11:00–18:00 favorable

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

Sat7:00–18:00 favorable

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

Sun7:00–13:00 favorable, 13:00–15:00 moderate, 15:00–18:00 favorable

0.8 m waves · 9 kn wind (2.5 ft waves · 9 kn wind)

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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 3.5 km from site · updated 26 Oct, 13:25 GMT-4

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

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What Divers Say

Known for: Barracuda, Reef fish, jacks
Best time: Only in settled weather with low swell; winter can be good but day-of sea state should decide whether operators run the site.

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.

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

French Cap Pinnacle is an exposed offshore pinnacle south of St. Thomas, usually visited only when sea state is cooperative. The main feature is a cluster of rock spires rising from roughly 95 ft / 29 m to about 40 ft / 12 m, with fish activity around the summit and morays/octopus hiding in cracks. It is a special-trip boat dive rather than a casual daily site.

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Open-ocean exposure, long boat ride, swell/current, deep pinnacle profile, possible blue-water ascent, surge around rock spires, and limited shelter if weather changes.

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