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Dive Spot Guide•
Cow Rock
Classic St. Thomas boat dive with arches and swim-throughs
Protected south-side reef with a compact route, clear water, and a tunnel-to-cork feature that makes the site memorable.
About Cow Rock
Cow Rock is a classic south-side St. Thomas boat dive built around arches, swim-throughs, and a compact reef of staghorn coral. It is a memorable route rather than a long cruise, so the site rewards steady buoyancy and a calm pace more than speed. The feature section can feel lively when the sea is moving, which is part of the appeal for divers who like a bit of motion with their reef life.
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Research Estimate At Cow Rock
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 18m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentLight current
SurgeStrong surge
Where Is Cow Rock?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Cow Rock Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 13.7m
Depth Note
Rocks break the surface and the dive tops out around 45 feet.
Best Season
Year-round, with calmer sea windows preferred for the cork section.
Typical Conditions
Protected reef with arches, tunnels, and an active cork section on wavier days.
Safety & Access At Cow Rock
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Overhead environmentSurge
Safety Notes
Use appropriate overhead-environment discipline, and stay aware of surge in the Champagne Cork area when wave action is up.
Access Restrictions
Boat access and preserve rules make a guided plan the cleanest approach.
Legal Notes
Follow marine preserve rules and operator briefings.
Local Intel For Cow Rock
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A beginner-friendly scuba site with swim-throughs, arches, and a memorable cork feature.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site; the overhead features are better matched to scuba.
Snorkeling
Snorkelers can enjoy the shallower reef edges, but the full route is more rewarding with scuba.
Wildlife at Cow Rock
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Cow Rock
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Cow Rock
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility18m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
