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French Cap Pinnacle

U.S. Virgin Islands - south of St. Thomas, United States
AOW suggested12–30 m depthBoat entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

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French Cap Pinnacle at a glance

French Cap Pinnacle is a advanced boat dive site in U.S. Virgin Islands - south of 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, green moray eels, and jacks. Recent reports put the water around 29°C (84°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 2h ago
1.4 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: 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

Best: Mon
Sun6:00–19:00
Mon6:00–19:00
Tue6:00–19:00
Wed6:00–19:00
Thu6:00–19:00
Fri6:00–19:00
Sat6:00–19:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 5:31 · Sunrise 5:54 · Sunset 18:55

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 3.5 km from site · graded 2h 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: barracuda, jacks, reef fish
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. Jan44%27°C1.4 m
  2. Feb36%26°C1.5 m
  3. Mar59%27°C1.4 m
  4. Apr67%27°C1.2 m
  5. May88%28°C1.0 m
  6. Jun77%29°C1.1 m
  7. Jul63%29°C1.2 m
  8. Aug68%30°C1.1 m
  9. Sep87%30°C1.1 m
  10. Oct70%30°C1.3 m
  11. Nov56%29°C1.4 m
  12. Dec47%28°C1.4 m

May 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

  • barracudaCommonly seen
  • green moray eelsOccasionally seen
  • jacksCommonly seen
  • octopusOccasionally seen
  • reef fishCommonly seen
  • sharksOccasionally seen

Fills & rentals nearby

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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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