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 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 lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 35%.

The winds will be cross-off shore and strong at 36kmh 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 05:44 PM. The skies should be fairly 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 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 2 days of light rain with an average of 4.9mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 0.5mm of rain and Sunday will have 9.3mm of rain. Expect sunshine and sunny skies with an average cloud cover of 47%.

CRUZ BAY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Fri 12th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27° 27° 27° 26° 28° 29° 27° 27°
15% 0% 20% 99% 20% 50% 44% 35%
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 13th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27° 27° 27° 27° 28° 29° 28° 27°
31% 66% 50% 47% 47% 0% 31% 70%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.5mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Sun 14th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27° 27° 27° 27° 27° 28° 28° 27°
76% 10% 88% 62% 82% 13% 34% 59%
0.5mm 0.0mm 0.5mm 4.4mm 3.9mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Mon 15th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27° 27° 27° 27° 27° 27° 27° 27°
36% 33% 40% 53% 87% 86% 58% 56%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Tue 16th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 26° 27° 27° 27° 27° 27° 27°
72% 57% 89% 68% 82% 68% 63% 67%
0.3mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.3mm 0.4mm 0.2mm 0.4mm
26°
26°
26°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Wed 17th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27° 27° 27° 27° 27° 27° 27° 27°
65% 70% 62% 53% 59% 66% 48% 41%
0.8mm 0.3mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.2mm 0.2mm 0.2mm 0.0mm
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Thu 18th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27° 27° 27° 27° 27° 27° 27° 27°
64% 36% 67% 60% 65% 74% 56% 15%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.3mm 0.4mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Fri 12th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
31
kmh
27
kmh
29
kmh
36
kmh
32
kmh
28
kmh
31
kmh
33
kmh
1.0m
1.1m
1.1m
1.3m
1.1m
1.0m
1.0m
1.1m
11.0s 10.9s 10.5s 10.3s 10.2s 10.0s 9.8s 9.2s
Sat 13th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
30
kmh
33
kmh
33
kmh
32
kmh
33
kmh
32
kmh
31
kmh
30
kmh
0.9m
1.0m
1.2m
1.1m
1.2m
1.2m
1.2m
1.2m
13.5s 9.1s 10.7s 9.6s 10.2s 12.4s 11.3s 11.0s
Sun 14th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
29
kmh
29
kmh
30
kmh
34
kmh
30
kmh
27
kmh
26
kmh
28
kmh
1.1m
1.2m
1.1m
1.1m
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
0.7m
10.4s 5.1s 5.5s 9.4s 9.0s 8.9s 8.9s 8.9s
Mon 15th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
28
kmh
23
kmh
19
kmh
17
kmh
12
kmh
13
kmh
14
kmh
15
kmh
0.5m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
8.6s 6.0s 5.9s 5.9s 10.3s 9.8s 5.8s 5.7s
Tue 16th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16
kmh
14
kmh
20
kmh
22
kmh
20
kmh
20
kmh
21
kmh
23
kmh
0.4m
0.5m
0.6m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
5.7s 5.5s 8.7s 9.2s 9.2s 9.2s 9.2s 11.0s
Wed 17th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25
kmh
26
kmh
28
kmh
31
kmh
31
kmh
31
kmh
32
kmh
33
kmh
0.8m
1.1m
1.2m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
0.8m
14.1s 13.0s 12.2s 11.6s 11.1s 10.9s 10.8s 10.7s
Thu 18th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
35
kmh
32
kmh
33
kmh
33
kmh
32
kmh
32
kmh
32
kmh
32
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
1.1m
1.3m
1.4m
1.5m
10.6s 10.4s 10.1s 10.0s 10.0s 9.9s 9.7s 9.4s
Fri 12th December
3:31 AM 8:50 AM 2:25 PM 9:39 PM
0.26 0.14 0.31 0.04
Sat 13th December
4:43 AM 10:20 AM 2:59 PM 10:12 PM
0.30 0.16 0.27 0.03
Sun 14th December
5:39 AM 11:45 AM 3:35 PM 10:44 PM
0.34 0.16 0.24 0.01
Mon 15th December
6:24 AM 12:59 PM 4:13 PM 11:17 PM
0.36 0.15 0.21 0.01
Tue 16th December
7:04 AM 2:01 PM 4:56 PM 11:51 PM
0.39 0.14 0.19 -0.00
Wed 17th December
7:41 AM 2:53 PM 5:41 PM
0.41 0.13 0.18
Thu 18th December
12:26 AM 8:16 AM 3:39 PM 6:27 PM
-0.01 0.42 0.12 0.17
Fri 12th December
29°
0.0mm
32kmh ESE
35%
Sat 13th December
30°
0.5mm
33kmh E
42%
Sun 14th December
28°
9.3mm
30kmh ESE
53%
Mon 15th December
27°
0.1mm
13kmh ESE
56%
Tue 16th December
27°
1.8mm
21kmh ESE
70%
Wed 17th December
27°
2.0mm
31kmh E
58%
Thu 18th December
27°
1.0mm
33kmh E
54%
Fri 19th December
27°
1.0mm
33kmh ENE
51%
Sat 20th December
27°
0.8mm
30kmh ENE
52%
Sun 21st December
27°
1.0mm
27kmh ENE
66%
Mon 22nd December
27°
1.8mm
27kmh E
65%
Tue 23rd December
27°
1.0mm
28kmh E
64%
Wed 24th December
26°
1.7mm
36kmh ENE
81%
Thu 25th December
26°
0.8mm
44kmh ENE
67%

In the next 14 days 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 13 days of very light rain with an average of 1.8mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 58%.

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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