Beach Weather in Sapphire Beach, St Thomas, US Virgin Islands

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Beach Weather Today in Sapphire Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 27° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 26° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 17%.

The winds will be on shore and moderate at 21kmh from the North-Northeast. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling fresher. The moderate onshore winds may make conditions a little more choppy for swimming.

Sapphire Beach faces Northeast and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 06:43 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 Sapphire Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 27° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 26° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.

There will be 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will be dry and Sunday will have 1.1mm of rain. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 54%.

SAPPHIRE BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Thu 8th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 26° 26° 27° 27° 29° 28° 27°
9% 29% 0% 29% 26% 50% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Fri 9th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27° 26° 26° 27° 28° 29° 28° 27°
0% 7% 27% 46% 34% 7% 5% 13%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Sat 10th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27° 26° 27° 28° 28° 27° 27° 26°
17% 9% 0% 0% 12% 62% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Sun 11th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 27° 27° 27° 27° 27° 27° 27°
100% 80% 74% 69% 62% 61% 63% 62%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 1.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Mon 12th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27° 27° 27° 27° 27° 27° 27° 27°
58% 59% 70% 55% 63% 63% 60% 59%
0.1mm 0.5mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.3mm 0.1mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
28°
Tue 13th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27° 26° 26° 26° 27° 27° 27° 27°
59% 74% 73% 71% 65% 60% 69% 75%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.3mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Wed 14th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27° 27° 27° 27° 27° 27° 27° 27°
69% 57% 40% 46% 79% 49% 39% 58%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Thu 8th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
18
kmh
20
kmh
17
kmh
16
kmh
14
kmh
15
kmh
17
kmh
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
8.3s 8.1s 7.9s 7.8s 7.7s 7.7s 7.7s 7.8s
Fri 9th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
17
kmh
17
kmh
17
kmh
18
kmh
18
kmh
21
kmh
22
kmh
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
0.5m
0.6m
0.7m
7.6s 8.9s 8.8s 8.6s 8.4s 8.3s 8.1s 8.0s
Sat 10th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
24
kmh
25
kmh
26
kmh
26
kmh
25
kmh
27
kmh
30
kmh
0.7m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
1.0m
8.0s 8.0s 8.0s 7.9s 6.1s 7.8s 7.7s 7.6s
Sun 11th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
30
kmh
30
kmh
30
kmh
31
kmh
31
kmh
30
kmh
32
kmh
34
kmh
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.1m
7.8s 7.9s 8.1s 8.2s 8.3s 8.5s 9.5s 9.0s
Mon 12th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
32
kmh
31
kmh
30
kmh
30
kmh
32
kmh
33
kmh
34
kmh
34
kmh
1.1m
1.0m
0.9m
1.0m
1.0m
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
8.4s 8.3s 9.2s 9.3s 9.4s 9.4s 9.3s 10.9s
Tue 13th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
32
kmh
31
kmh
31
kmh
33
kmh
33
kmh
31
kmh
33
kmh
34
kmh
1.1m
1.1m
1.0m
1.1m
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
1.1m
10.9s 10.6s 8.7s 6.0s 7.3s 9.8s 9.6s 9.4s
Wed 14th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
34
kmh
34
kmh
33
kmh
32
kmh
31
kmh
31
kmh
32
kmh
32
kmh
1.1m
1.1m
1.0m
1.1m
1.4m
1.3m
1.1m
1.2m
9.1s 9.0s 9.0s 9.0s 9.0s 7.7s 5.7s 6.9s
Thu 8th May
12:30 AM 4:40 AM 12:25 PM 8:10 PM
0.11 0.20 -0.00 0.25
Fri 9th May
1:55 AM 4:54 AM 12:46 PM 8:40 PM
0.12 0.17 -0.03 0.28
Sat 10th May
3:20 AM 5:05 AM 1:04 PM 9:07 PM
0.11 0.14 -0.05 0.30
Sun 11th May
1:17 PM 9:32 PM
-0.06 0.31
Mon 12th May
1:23 PM 9:58 PM
-0.08 0.31
Tue 13th May
1:29 PM 10:28 PM
-0.10 0.31
Wed 14th May
1:47 PM 11:03 PM
-0.12 0.31
Thu 8th May
30°
0.0mm
16kmh ENE
17%
Fri 9th May
29°
0.0mm
18kmh E
17%
Sat 10th May
30°
0.0mm
26kmh ESE
37%
Sun 11th May
27°
1.1mm
31kmh E
71%
Mon 12th May
27°
1.0mm
32kmh E
60%
Tue 13th May
27°
0.7mm
33kmh E
68%
Wed 14th May
27°
0.1mm
31kmh E
54%
Thu 15th May
27°
0.6mm
32kmh E
65%
Fri 16th May
27°
1.6mm
30kmh E
63%
Sat 17th May
27°
2.7mm
24kmh E
74%
Sun 18th May
27°
5.7mm
35kmh ESE
84%
Mon 19th May
27°
5.7mm
39kmh ESE
92%
Tue 20th May
27°
1.5mm
40kmh ESE
86%
Wed 21st May
28°
0.7mm
33kmh ESE
72%

In the next 14 days 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 11 days of very light rain with an average of 1.9mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 61%.

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

Taking a Holiday at Sapphire Beach, St Thomas, US Virgin Islands

Taking a holiday at Sapphire Beach in St Thomas, US Virgin Islands is an experience that you will cherish forever. This stunning destination offers incredible views, crystal clear waters, and a beautiful atmosphere to relax and enjoy your time away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Sapphire Beach is the perfect place to unwind, soak up the sun, and create unforgettable memories.

Beach Type

Sapphire Beach boasts powdery white sand that feels soft underfoot. The beach is lined with swaying palm trees, creating a picturesque setting for your holiday. The water is a beautiful shade of turquoise blue that becomes deeper and more vibrant as you venture further from the shore.

The beach features a rocky area on one side which provides an excellent opportunity for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts to explore the underwater world. The rocks and nearby coral reefs attract various types of marine life, including colorful fish and sea turtles. This makes Sapphire Beach an ideal spot for those who are interested in discovering the wonders beneath the waves.

Beach Activities

Sapphire Beach offers numerous activities for visitors to enjoy during their stay:

  1. Snorkeling & Diving: With its rocky areas and coral reefs teeming with marine life, Sapphire Beach is an excellent location for snorkeling and diving adventures.

  2. Swimming: The calm waters of Sapphire Beach make it perfect for taking a leisurely swim or simply floating in the crystal-clear water.

  3. Sunbathing: With its soft white sand and warm tropical sun, Sapphire Beach provides an idyllic setting for sunbathing and relaxation.

  4. Beach Volleyball: The expansive stretch of sand at Sapphire Beach allows visitors to engage in friendly games of beach volleyball with friends or other guests.

  5. Beachcombing: Take a leisurely stroll along the shoreline searching for seashells, sea glass, or other treasures that have washed ashore.

Accommodations

There are several beach resorts and hotels located near Sapphire Beach for visitors to choose from. Some of the popular options include:

  • Sapphire Beach Resort & Marina: This resort offers stunning beachfront views, comfortable accommodations, and easy access to the beach and other activities.

  • Crystal Cove Villas: Located near Sapphire Beach, these villas offer fully-equipped kitchens, spacious living areas, and beautiful views of the ocean.

  • Secret Harbour Beach Resort: This resort is situated on a quiet bay nearby Sapphire Beach and offers a range of amenities such as swimming pools, tennis courts, and an on-site restaurant.

Areas to Stay In

When visiting Sapphire Beach, it's recommended to stay in the East End area of St Thomas. The East End offers numerous accommodations that provide easy access to Sapphire Beach as well as other nearby beaches such as Lindquist Beach and Coki Point. Additionally, staying in the East End allows you to explore the nearby Red Hook area which features shopping centers, restaurants, bars, and a ferry terminal with service to other islands in the US Virgin Islands.

Beach Amenities

Sapphire Beach provides several amenities for its visitors to enjoy:

  • Restrooms
  • Showers
  • Lounge chairs
  • Umbrella rentals
  • Snack bar
  • Water sports equipment rentals (e.g., snorkeling gear)
  • On-site parking

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