Beach Weather in Cruz Bay, St John Island, US Virgin Islands

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Beach Weather Today in Cruz Bay

Today the maximum temperature will be 28° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 27° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.

Today will have 0.2mm of very light rain. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 51%.

The winds will be cross-off shore and strong at 40kmh from the East. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling fresher.

Cruz Bay faces Northwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 06:46 PM. The skies should be very clear at that time, ideal for a sunset.

For Beach Weather for the next next 7 days, wind and wave conditions and tide and the next 14 days weather use the tabs below.

Beach Weather This Weekend in Cruz Bay

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 28° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 27° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.

There will be 2 days of very light rain with an average of 0.9mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 0.1mm of rain and Sunday will have 1.6mm of rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 66%.

CRUZ BAY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Fri 14th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
28° 28° 28° 29° 29° 29° 29° 29°
85% 75% 66% 80% 18% 12% 4% 72%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
Sat 15th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
28° 28° 28° 28° 28° 28° 28° 28°
58% 56% 68% 73% 51% 42% 40% 50%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
Sun 16th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
28° 28° 28° 28° 28° 28° 28° 28°
64% 66% 61% 100% 87% 84% 88% 75%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.5mm 0.2mm 0.5mm 0.2mm
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
Mon 17th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
28° 28° 28° 28° 29° 29° 28° 28°
62% 62% 59% 64% 57% 57% 52% 6%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.6mm 0.0mm
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
Tue 18th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
28° 28° 28° 28° 28° 29° 28° 29°
52% 58% 57% 80% 84% 76% 79% 75%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.1mm
27°
27°
27°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
Wed 19th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
28° 28° 28° 28° 28° 29° 29° 28°
56% 62% 65% 64% 73% 74% 60% 67%
0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
Thu 20th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
28° 28° 28° 28° 29° 28° 28° 28°
69% 61% 68% 61% 64% 71% 93% 87%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.1mm
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29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
Fri 14th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
40
kmh
37
kmh
40
kmh
36
kmh
29
kmh
32
kmh
33
kmh
38
kmh
1.3m
1.3m
1.2m
1.1m
1.0m
1.0m
1.2m
1.3m
8.9s 8.7s 8.6s 8.5s 8.4s 8.3s 8.6s 8.4s
Sat 15th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
40
kmh
40
kmh
39
kmh
40
kmh
36
kmh
36
kmh
36
kmh
41
kmh
1.4m
1.2m
1.4m
1.4m
1.4m
1.4m
1.5m
1.5m
11.8s 8.5s 8.7s 8.4s 8.5s 11.4s 8.3s 11.0s
Sun 16th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
44
kmh
46
kmh
46
kmh
48
kmh
42
kmh
37
kmh
33
kmh
34
kmh
1.4m
1.5m
1.4m
1.3m
1.1m
0.9m
0.8m
0.9m
8.2s 8.2s 8.0s 7.7s 7.7s 7.6s 5.7s 7.6s
Mon 17th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
34
kmh
31
kmh
30
kmh
30
kmh
28
kmh
27
kmh
28
kmh
24
kmh
0.9m
0.8m
0.9m
0.8m
0.7m
0.6m
0.8m
0.8m
7.5s 7.3s 7.3s 7.2s 7.1s 4.6s 7.2s 7.1s
Tue 18th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25
kmh
26
kmh
27
kmh
26
kmh
26
kmh
25
kmh
24
kmh
27
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
7.1s 8.7s 8.7s 8.6s 8.8s 9.2s 9.1s 8.9s
Wed 19th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
29
kmh
29
kmh
28
kmh
27
kmh
25
kmh
23
kmh
24
kmh
27
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
8.4s 7.7s 7.3s 7.0s 6.8s 6.5s 6.3s 6.5s
Thu 20th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
30
kmh
30
kmh
28
kmh
31
kmh
31
kmh
33
kmh
39
kmh
45
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.6m
7.0s 7.2s 7.3s 6.4s 6.5s 7.1s 7.7s 8.1s
Fri 14th August
4:22 AM 9:25 AM 3:32 PM 10:10 PM
0.14 0.27 0.09 0.37
Sat 15th August
4:55 AM 10:18 AM 4:20 PM 10:41 PM
0.13 0.27 0.12 0.35
Sun 16th August
5:31 AM 11:17 AM 5:14 PM 11:11 PM
0.12 0.28 0.16 0.32
Mon 17th August
6:08 AM 12:24 PM 6:17 PM 11:39 PM
0.11 0.28 0.19 0.29
Tue 18th August
6:47 AM 1:38 PM 7:39 PM
0.10 0.30 0.21
Wed 19th August
12:07 AM 7:25 AM 2:53 PM 9:18 PM
0.27 0.09 0.32 0.22
Thu 20th August
12:35 AM 8:03 AM 3:57 PM 11:01 PM
0.24 0.08 0.35 0.21
Fri 14th August
29°
0.2mm
30kmh E
51%
Sat 15th August
29°
0.1mm
36kmh E
54%
Sun 16th August
28°
1.6mm
42kmh E
78%
Mon 17th August
29°
0.6mm
28kmh E
52%
Tue 18th August
29°
0.4mm
26kmh ESE
70%
Wed 19th August
29°
0.2mm
25kmh E
65%
Thu 20th August
29°
0.7mm
31kmh ENE
71%
Fri 21st August
28°
7.1mm
35kmh ESE
64%
Sat 22nd August
28°
1.2mm
23kmh ESE
60%
Sun 23rd August
28°
1.7mm
31kmh ESE
62%
Mon 24th August
29°
0.2mm
31kmh ESE
60%
Tue 25th August
29°
0.6mm
33kmh ENE
66%
Wed 26th August
29°
0.6mm
28kmh ESE
68%
Thu 27th August
29°
0.0mm
27kmh E
53%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 29° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 28° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day. There will be 13 days of very light rain with an average of 1.2mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 62%.

If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in Cruz Bay don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions

Taking a Holiday at Cruz Bay, St John Island, US Virgin Islands

Cruz Bay, located on the beautiful island of St. John in the US Virgin Islands, is an idyllic destination for a beach holiday. With its pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and lush green surroundings, you'll have an unforgettable experience exploring the natural beauty of this Caribbean paradise.

Beach Type

The beaches around Cruz Bay feature powdery white sand that feels like silk between your toes. The shoreline is lined with swaying palm trees and lush vegetation, providing a stunning backdrop to your beach day. For snorkeling and diving enthusiasts, some beaches offer rocky areas or nearby reefs teeming with marine life.

Beach Activities

Cruz Bay offers a variety of beach activities that cater to different interests and energy levels. Some popular activities include:

  1. Snorkeling: The waters around Cruz Bay are home to vibrant coral reefs and diverse marine life, making it an excellent spot for snorkeling. Trunk Bay is particularly famous for its underwater snorkel trail.

  2. Scuba Diving: With numerous dive sites around St. John Island, you can explore the fascinating underwater world of the Caribbean Sea.

  3. Kayaking: Rent a kayak and paddle through the calm turquoise waters along the coastline or explore nearby mangroves.

  4. Hiking: St. John Island has various hiking trails that take you through tropical forests to secluded beaches and stunning viewpoints.

  5. Boat Tours: Take a boat tour around St. John or visit neighboring islands such as Tortola and Jost Van Dyke in the British Virgin Islands.

Accommodations

There are several beach resorts and hotels near Cruz Bay that provide comfortable accommodations for your stay:

  1. The Westin St. John Resort Villas: This luxury resort offers spacious villas with stunning views of Great Cruz Bay.

  2. Gallows Point Resort: Located on a peninsula overlooking Cruz Bay, this resort offers suites with ocean views and a convenient location near shops and restaurants.

  3. Estate Lindholm: A charming bed and breakfast with a pool, located just a short walk from Honeymoon Beach.

Areas to Stay In

When choosing where to stay in Cruz Bay, consider these areas:

  1. Great Cruz Bay: This area offers luxury resorts and villas with easy access to the town's amenities, making it an excellent choice for those who want convenience and comfort.

  2. Chocolate Hole: Located a short drive from Cruz Bay, this quieter area offers stunning views of the Caribbean Sea and more secluded accommodations.

  3. Fish Bay: For travelers seeking solitude and natural beauty, Fish Bay is an ideal choice. It's further away from the bustling town but provides a peaceful retreat for relaxation.

Beach Amenities

Cruz Bay beaches offer various amenities to ensure you have a comfortable and enjoyable beach experience:

  • Lifeguards at popular beaches
  • Restroom facilities
  • Picnic areas with barbecue grills
  • Beach chair and umbrella rentals
  • Snorkel gear rentals
  • Parking lots (limited availability)

A visit to Cruz Bay on St. John Island promises an unforgettable beach holiday filled with relaxation, adventure, and breathtaking natural beauty.

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