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 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-on shore and strong at 40kmh 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 06:47 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 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%.

SAPPHIRE BEACH - 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
29°
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
1.2m
1.1m
1.0m
1.0m
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
1.0m
0.9m
1.0m
0.9m
0.8m
0.6m
0.9m
0.9m
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
0.7m
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
0.8m
0.7m
7.0s 7.2s 7.3s 6.4s 6.5s 7.1s 7.7s 8.1s
Fri 14th August
6:21 AM 7:09 AM 2:49 PM 10:36 PM
0.15 0.15 0.08 0.23
Sat 15th August
6:13 AM 9:02 AM 3:37 PM 10:48 PM
0.13 0.14 0.11 0.21
Sun 16th August
6:32 AM 11:00 AM 4:36 PM 10:55 PM
0.12 0.14 0.13 0.20
Mon 17th August
6:57 AM 3:54 PM 6:23 PM 11:00 PM
0.11 0.17 0.16 0.19
Tue 18th August
7:24 AM 4:44 PM 8:45 PM 10:50 PM
0.09 0.20 0.19 0.19
Wed 19th August
7:52 AM 5:16 PM
0.08 0.24
Thu 20th August
8:19 AM 5:43 PM
0.07 0.28
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 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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