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 27° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 53%.

The winds will be on shore and strong at 31kmh from the East. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling fresher. The strong onshore winds may make conditions rougher for swimming.

Sapphire Beach faces Northeast and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 06:04 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 51% cloud cover may make the sunset not viewable.

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 27° 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 0.1mm of rain. Expect sunshine and sunny skies with an average cloud cover of 48%.

SAPPHIRE BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Fri 16th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 26° 26° 26° 26° 29° 26° 26°
28% 15% 52% 97% 100% 50% 51% 33%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
Sat 17th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 26° 26° 26° 27° 26° 26° 26°
26% 7% 21% 35% 33% 33% 37% 71%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
Sun 18th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 26° 26° 26° 26° 26° 26° 26°
74% 38% 51% 85% 59% 62% 77% 62%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
Mon 19th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 26° 26° 26° 26° 26° 27° 27°
76% 60% 86% 82% 68% 61% 60% 58%
0.4mm 0.0mm 0.6mm 1.1mm 0.1mm 0.5mm 0.8mm 0.2mm
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
Tue 20th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 26° 26° 26° 27° 27° 26° 26°
57% 59% 61% 64% 66% 61% 58% 68%
0.1mm 0.3mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
Wed 21st January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 26° 26° 26° 26° 26° 26° 26°
76% 57% 63% 64% 63% 63% 60% 62%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
Thu 22nd January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 26° 26° 26° 26° 26° 26° 26°
62% 62% 59% 60% 60% 60% 60% 56%
0.2mm 0.5mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
Fri 16th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25
kmh
25
kmh
27
kmh
28
kmh
28
kmh
27
kmh
29
kmh
31
kmh
0.9m
0.8m
0.7m
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
1.0m
8.9s 8.5s 8.4s 8.3s 8.4s 8.1s 7.9s 5.7s
Sat 17th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
30
kmh
31
kmh
33
kmh
36
kmh
35
kmh
35
kmh
35
kmh
36
kmh
1.0m
0.9m
1.0m
1.2m
1.2m
1.1m
1.2m
1.2m
7.8s 8.5s 7.4s 7.4s 8.5s 13.4s 12.6s 11.9s
Sun 18th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
34
kmh
36
kmh
32
kmh
35
kmh
30
kmh
28
kmh
28
kmh
28
kmh
1.5m
1.4m
1.4m
1.3m
1.2m
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
11.6s 11.0s 10.4s 10.2s 9.8s 9.7s 9.7s 9.3s
Mon 19th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
24
kmh
24
kmh
27
kmh
27
kmh
24
kmh
23
kmh
25
kmh
1.2m
1.2m
1.1m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
9.3s 9.1s 9.0s 9.0s 9.1s 9.3s 9.5s 9.8s
Tue 20th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26
kmh
27
kmh
27
kmh
27
kmh
27
kmh
26
kmh
24
kmh
26
kmh
0.6m
0.7m
0.6m
0.7m
1.1m
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
10.0s 10.1s 10.1s 9.2s 7.3s 7.2s 7.0s 7.0s
Wed 21st January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27
kmh
27
kmh
27
kmh
28
kmh
31
kmh
30
kmh
30
kmh
32
kmh
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.1m
1.2m
1.2m
1.2m
1.2m
6.8s 8.3s 11.7s 11.0s 10.4s 10.0s 9.6s 9.3s
Thu 22nd January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
34
kmh
35
kmh
36
kmh
35
kmh
34
kmh
32
kmh
32
kmh
32
kmh
1.2m
1.2m
1.2m
1.1m
1.0m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
9.2s 9.1s 9.0s 9.0s 8.8s 9.1s 9.3s 8.3s
Fri 16th January
8:34 AM
0.30
Sat 17th January
12:23 AM 9:06 AM
-0.15 0.31
Sun 18th January
12:51 AM 9:36 AM
-0.14 0.32
Mon 19th January
1:17 AM 10:04 AM
-0.13 0.32
Tue 20th January
1:44 AM 10:30 AM
-0.10 0.32
Wed 21st January
2:15 AM 10:54 AM 7:31 PM 8:57 PM
-0.07 0.30 0.07 0.11
Thu 22nd January
2:51 AM 11:17 AM 7:28 PM 10:41 PM
-0.03 0.28 0.06 0.12
Fri 16th January
26°
0.0mm
28kmh E
53%
Sat 17th January
27°
0.0mm
35kmh E
32%
Sun 18th January
26°
0.1mm
30kmh E
63%
Mon 19th January
27°
3.7mm
26kmh ESE
68%
Tue 20th January
27°
0.8mm
27kmh E
61%
Wed 21st January
26°
0.2mm
31kmh E
63%
Thu 22nd January
26°
1.2mm
34kmh E
59%
Fri 23rd January
26°
1.3mm
33kmh ENE
61%
Sat 24th January
26°
1.5mm
33kmh E
64%
Sun 25th January
26°
0.1mm
23kmh ESE
45%
Mon 26th January
26°
0.7mm
18kmh E
51%
Tue 27th January
26°
1.1mm
31kmh ENE
64%
Wed 28th January
26°
1.0mm
31kmh ENE
65%
Thu 29th January
26°
0.4mm
27kmh E
59%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 26° 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 12 days of very light rain with an average of 1.0mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 58%.

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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