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Dive Flag Rock
Boat-access wall dive off Buck Island with active reef life.
Local operator required
Boat access and mooring-based entry make a local operator or charter the practical way to visit.
Dive Flag Rock is a St. Thomas boat dive off Buck Island with a shallow sand start, a coral slope, and a wall section that draws rays and reef fish.
About Dive Flag Rock
Boat-access wall dive off Buck Island in St. Thomas with a shallow sand start, coral heads, and a coral-encrusted slope that opens into a wall. The site is usually run from a local dive boat or private charter, uses mooring-based entry, and works best when divers plan for calm-day conditions, steady buoyancy, and a slow scan for reef fish and rays along the edge.
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Research Estimate At Dive Flag Rock
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 18m
AccessSimple entry
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Where Is Dive Flag Rock?
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Dive Flag Rock Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
9m - 20m
Depth Note
Public descriptions place the main dive around 9-20 m / 30-65 ft, with a shallow sand start that drops onto a wall.
Best Season
Winter to early spring, when calmer seas and better visibility are more likely.
Typical Conditions
Generally a boat-access reef and wall dive with good visibility, active fish life, and weather-dependent conditions.
Safety & Access At Dive Flag Rock
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Dangerous wildlifeBoat traffic
Safety Notes
Stay alert around the wall, moorings, and boat traffic; larger marine life can pass through, so keep normal spacing and group awareness.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; normally dived with a local operator or private charter.
Legal Notes
Follow normal USVI boating and dive-flag rules and use standard dive-safety procedures.
Local Intel For Dive Flag Rock
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best suited to scuba from a boat, with a shallow sand start, coral heads, and a wall section to work slowly.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive site; the boat logistics and wall profile make scuba the practical choice.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is secondary here. The main features sit on a boat-access wall rather than a shallow beach entry.
Wildlife at Dive Flag Rock
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Dive Flag Rock
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Dive Flag Rock
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility18m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
