St Croix tides today
- Tide now 0.8 ft ↓ falling · low 1:47 am (-0.1 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 2:00–2:50 am good day · 8/10
- Beach tomorrow 7:00–9:00 am Fair beach day · 5/10
- Waves · water 2.7 ft · 86 °F slight · 6.3 s from the east-northeast
- Wind · air 10 mph · 86 °F from the ESE, gusts 24 · light drizzle
- Surf tomorrow 1.5–2.3 ft Poor day · 0/10 · 6:00–10:00 am
- Sun 6:16 am–5:49 pm 11 h 33 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:01 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:01 pm
Today in St Croix there is high tide at 12:41 pm (1.0 ft) and low tide at 1:04 am. Tide coefficient 109. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 1:47 am. The sun rises at 6:16 am and sets at 5:49 pm: 11 h 33 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:01 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:52 am to 2:52 am and from 1:24 pm to 3:24 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 2.7 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the east-southeast (10 mph). Light drizzle, 86 °F.
Fishing in St Croix today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 1:04 am
- Major period 12:52–2:52 am
- Steady pressure (29.97 inHg), light onshore wind (9 mph) and some swell (2.8 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 109 (big spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 12:50 am to 2:00 am, combines the 1:04 am low tide, a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 11:40 am to 1:40 pm, with the 12:41 pm high tide, a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: yellowtail snapper, great barracuda, mutton snapper and lane snapper. October is one of the months when these are seen most: yellowtail snapper and great barracuda. What you can catch
Beach day in St Croix
Is it a beach day?
3 good hoursRip current risk today: moderate · tomorrow: moderate (NWS)
Dangerous rip currents are possible: swim only near a lifeguard and follow the flags. If one pulls you out, swim parallel to the shore.
- Sunny
- Feels like 93 °F: hot
- Onshore breeze (11 mph)
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 85 °F (very warm)
- Rain (0.01 in)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 2.6 ft
2.6 ft waves every 7 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 86 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 9 · SPF 50
Max UV 9 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 12:00–1:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 12 mph
Onshore breeze (12 mph).
- Tide & sand 1:04 am
Low tide at 1:04 am: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:41 pm. Coefficient 109 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
The best window, 7:00 am to 10:00 am, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind and water at 85 °F, though with rain and some waves.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near St Croix
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- Cathys Fancy Beach 2.6 mi · NE
- Sugar Beach 2.7 mi · NE
- Parking
- Pelican Cove Beach 2.8 mi · N
- Parking
- Cay Beach 3.2 mi · NE
- Parking
- Judiths Fancy Beach 3.3 mi · N
- Cormorant Beach 3.3 mi · N
- Cormorant Beach Club 3.3 mi · N
- Salt River Beach 3.8 mi · N
Water quality: check the official beach advisories for the U.S. Virgin Islands (Department of Planning and Natural Resources).
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
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Tides in St Croix
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 1:04 am -0.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 12:41 pm 1.0 ft · coef. 109
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 8 h 52 min to low tide at 1:47 am.
Tide coefficient 109 for the 12:41 pm high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 1.0 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on August 10 (1.1 ft) and the lowest, on May 18 (-0.5 ft).
Diurnal: one high and one low tide a day most days.
Heights above mean lower low water (MLLW), the zero of US nautical charts. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. MLLW
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month come on October 29 (coefficient 112, 1.1 ft range). The smallest, from October 8 to 9 (coefficient 20, 0.1 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 6:16 am · 5:49 pm | Low tide 1:04 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 12:41 pm · 1.0 ft | Coef. 109 | 91% | Major periods 12:52 am · 1:24 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 6:17 am · 5:48 pm | Low tide 1:47 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 1:58 pm · 1.0 ft | Coef. 112 | 84% | Major periods 1:56 am · 2:28 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:17 am · 5:48 pm | Low tide 2:34 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 3:07 pm · 1.0 ft | Coef. 109 | 74% | Major periods 3:00 am · 3:32 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:18 am · 5:47 pm | Low tide 3:24 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 4:05 pm · 0.9 ft | Coef. 101 | 63% | Major periods 4:03 am · 4:32 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:18 am · 5:47 pm | Low tide 4:14 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 4:50 pm · 0.9 ft | Coef. 87 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:01 am · 5:28 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:18 am · 5:47 pm | Low tide 5:01 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 5:12 pm · 0.8 ft | Coef. 68 | 41% | Major periods 5:54 am · 6:19 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:19 am · 5:46 pm | Low tide 5:41 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 4:11 pm · 0.7 ft | Coef. 46 | 31% | Major periods 6:43 am · 7:06 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above MLLW. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Tides from the Lime Tree Bay station (NOAA), 2.3 mi from St Croix. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at St Croix
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.3 ft
- Significant2.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest5.5 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 5.5 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 5.5 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces east and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 2.9 ft with a period of 5 s, from the east (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+2.2 °F).
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 4:55 pm (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station LTBV3, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Surf in St Croix today
Surf today
Poor- 1.4–2.2 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 1.8 ft swell at 5 s from the east-northeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Light onshore wind (9 mph): a bit of chop
- Rising tide (high tide at 12:41 pm)
Rip current risk today: moderate · tomorrow: moderate (NWS)
Dangerous rip currents are possible: swim only near a lifeguard and follow the flags. If one pulls you out, swim parallel to the shore.
Surf height from the NWS, today: 5.0 ft
- Light: First light 5:54 am · sunrise 6:16 am · sunset 5:49 pm · last light 6:11 pm
- Tide: low 1:04 am (-0.1 ft) and high 12:41 pm (1.0 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 85.3 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 14 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window is 6:00 am to 10:00 am, though with a short-period swell and onshore wind.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Diving in St Croix today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (12:41 pm): little current from 11:20 am to 1:50 pm
- 1.8 ft swell at 5 s from the east-northeast: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (11 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the north, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 1:04 am (12:40–1:40 am) and high tide 12:41 pm (11:20 am–1:50 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 2.7 ft at 5 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 85.3 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:11 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:01 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:10 am to 2:10 pm, combines slack water at high tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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- Cumulus 3.9 mi
- Wreck 9.5 mi
- Buck Island Reef National Monument 10.0 mi
- VIP Caribbean Divers St. Croix , U S V I, PADI Training Center 3.7 mi
- Sweet Bottom Dive Center 5.2 mi
- Nep2une Scuba Diving 9.0 mi
- Cane Bay Dive Shop 9.0 mi
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
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Weather in St Croix
Now in St Croix
- Low / high
- 81 / 90 °F
- Rain
- 0.09 in · 76%
- Clouds
- 13%
- Humidity
- 64%
- Dew pointDew point
- 72 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 24
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (−0.01 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.05 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Mainly clear | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Clear | Clear |
| Temperature | 84° | 82° | 82° | 89° | 89° | 87° | 85° | 84° |
| Wind (mph) | 9 ESE | 8 ESE | 8 ESE | 11 ESE | 12 ESE | 11 ESE | 9 ESE | 10 ESE |
| Gusts | 17 | 17 | 16 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 22 | 18 |
| Waves | 2.8 ft | 2.7 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.7 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.7 ft | 2.6 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 6:00 pm 85° 9 ESE 2.7 ft
- 9:00 pm 84° 10 ESE 2.6 ft
- 12:00 am 83° 10 ESE 2.6 ft
- 3:00 am 83° 10 ESE 2.6 ft
- 6:00 am 83° 11 ESE 2.7 ft
- 9:00 am 86° 12 ESE 2.8 ft
- 12:00 pm 88° 12 ESE 2.9 ft
- 3:00 pm 87° 10 ESE 2.8 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 81 / 90 °F | 12 mph ESE | 2.8 ft | 12:41 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 82 / 88 °F | 12 mph ESE | 2.9 ft | 1:58 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 80 / 88 °F | 11 mph E | 2.6 ft | 3:07 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 79 / 85 °F | 12 mph E | 2.8 ft | 4:05 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 78 / 88 °F | 11 mph E | 2.8 ft | 4:50 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 79 / 85 °F | 11 mph ESE | 2.8 ft | 5:12 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 79 / 83 °F | 12 mph SE | 2.8 ft | 4:11 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 77 / 86 °F | 9 mph SE | 2.4 ft | 2:57 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 79 / 86 °F | 9 mph SE | 1.9 ft | 1:39 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 81 / 87 °F | 8 mph ESE | 2.4 ft | 9:06 am | |
| Sat 7 | 81 / 87 °F | 10 mph E | 3.0 ft | 9:07 am | |
| Sun 8 | 80 / 86 °F | 11 mph E | 3.0 ft | 9:30 am | |
| Mon 9 | 80 / 87 °F | 9 mph E | 2.7 ft | 10:00 am | |
| Tue 10 | 81 / 87 °F | 9 mph ESE | 2.4 ft | 10:36 am |
- Thu 29 Light drizzle 82° / 88° 2.9 ft
- Fri 30 Drizzle 80° / 88° 2.6 ft
- Sat 31 Heavy drizzle 79° / 85° 2.8 ft
- Sun 1 Drizzle 78° / 88° 2.8 ft
- Mon 2 Heavy drizzle 79° / 85° 2.8 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 79° / 83° 2.8 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 77° / 86° 2.4 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, normal rain and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+2.4 °F; normal high: 87 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 4:55 pm (local time).
The sun in St Croix
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:28 am
- Full dark 6:37 pm
- Civil dawn 5:54 am
- Civil dusk 6:11 pm
- Solar noon 12:03 pm (59° high)
- Daylight 11 h 33 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:19 pm
- Full dark 6:37 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,355,467 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in St Croix
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:52–2:52 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:24–3:24 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:15–9:15 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:31–8:31 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 4:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 3:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 7:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 10:54 amNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in St Croix
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 2.7 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (1.9 mi from St Croix) out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1.1 mi
- 33 ft deep2.7 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 1.1 mi): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shallow near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 2.7 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, go by boat.
Source: NOAA U.S. Coastal Relief Model (public domain), cells of about 300 ft; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near St CroixTides nearby
- Jerusalem and Figtree Hill1.1 mi
- Hope1.1 mi
- Blessing1.5 mi
- Beeston Hill1.6 mi
- Rattan and Belvedere1.7 mi
- Annaberg2.1 mi
- Orange Grove2.2 mi
- Contentment2.3 mi
- Morningstar2.3 mi
- Richmond2.4 mi
St Croix at a glance
- Town or city of about 50,601 people. Coordinates: 17.728° N, 64.747° W.
- It is 44 mi south of Charlotte Amalie, the main place in U.S. Virgin Islands. The sun rises 1 min earlier and sets at the same time than in Charlotte Amalie.
- The nearest tide station, Lime Tree Bay, is 2.3 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Limetree Bay Port (1.8 mi), Port Saint Croix (2.2 mi), Cathys Fancy Beach (2.6 mi), Sugar Beach (2.7 mi).
Questions about St CroixQuestions
What time is high tide today in St Croix?
Today in St Croix there is high tide at 12:41 pm (1.0 ft) and low tide at 1:04 am. Tide coefficient 109.
What time is sunset today in St Croix?
At 5:49 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:11 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in St Croix?
At 6:17 am. First light comes at 5:29 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 91% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 3:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 12:52–2:52 am, Minor 8:15–9:15 am, Major 1:24–3:24 pm, Minor 7:31–8:31 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in St Croix?
Light drizzle, from 81 °F to 90 °F, with a gentle breeze from the east-southeast (10 mph) and a 76% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in St Croix?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.7 ft waves with a period of 6.3 s from the east-northeast. The water is 85.8 °F.
When is the best time to visit St Croix?
The best time to visit St Croix is from January to April: highs of 83 °F to 85 °F, about 7 rainy days a month and 8 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: NOAA station Lime Tree Bay (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).