Sugar Beach

Caribbean › United States Virgin Islands › St Croix

Sugar Beach

3–10 mMax Depth
shoreEntry
20Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Planning signal91/100
Waves
0.7 m
5.3 s
Swell
0.5 m
5.8 s
Current speed
0.4 km/h
flowing toward SW
Water temperature
29.5°C
Wind
19.1 km/h
→ E
Sea level
0.4 m
falling
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
21:1521:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Sat, Sep 5Watch
Waves0.7–0.8 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature29.5°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.8–0.9 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature29.6°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.9–1.0 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature29.6°C
Tue, Sep 8Challenging
Waves1.0–1.2 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature29.6°C
Next 72 hours
21:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
03:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
09:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
15:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
21:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
03:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
09:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
15:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
21:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
03:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
09:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
15:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
Catalog depth3–10 m
Data sources & field guideOpen-Meteo Marine + Weather APIs

Planning context, not a safety guarantee. Coastal model accuracy is limited. Confirm the actual briefing, entry, exit, and suitability with a local operator.

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Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Nov-Apr

Peak month

Sep 29.0°

Jan26.6°
Feb26.3°
Mar26.3°
Apr26.8°
May27.5°
Jun28.1°
Jul28.2°
Aug28.7°
Sep29.0°
Oct28.9°
Nov28.4°
Dec27.4°
Current: mild
Typical visibility: 20 m

Historical planning data from the recorded site profile. Water temperature and conditions can vary by day, depth, and weather; confirm current conditions with a local operator.

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Dive Types

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Data source & current conditions

Profile facts were imported from DeepLog. ScubaProof adds nearby-center links and presents the recorded fields without treating missing data as confirmation. Conditions, access, permits, and site suitability can change; confirm them with a local operator before diving.

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Questions to ask a local operator

  • What are today's current, visibility, entry, and exit conditions?
  • Does the planned route stay within my certification and recent experience?
  • Are there local permits, conservation rules, or equipment requirements?

Common Species

12 km · nearby observations
Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
DeepLog24
Red lionfish
Pterois volitans
DeepLog3
Black mangrove
Avicennia germinans
DeepLog2
White mangrove
Laguncularia racemosa
DeepLog2
Bridled burrfish
Chilomycterus antennatus
DeepLog1
Bristle worm 113524
Hermodice carunculata
DeepLog1
Hound needlefish
Tylosurus crocodilus
DeepLog1
Lettuce slug
Elysia crispata
DeepLog1
Mutton snapper
Lutjanus analis
DeepLog1
Queen conch shell
Aliger gigas
DeepLog1
Ram's horn squid
Spirula spirula
DeepLog1
Redlip blenny
Ophioblennius macclurei
DeepLog1
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
DeepLog + OBIS

Photos

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