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Long swim-in or boat access from Secret Harbour.
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Five Finger Reef
Five Finger Reef is a shallow finger-reef dive off Secret Harbour.
Long swim-in or boat drop to a shallow reef with finger-like ridges, sandy valleys, and steady marine life; best for patient reef divers.
About Five Finger Reef
Five Finger Reef is a shallow finger-reef off Secret Harbour in St. Thomas. A long swim-in or a nearby boat drop takes you to long ridges of rock and coral separated by sandy channels, which makes the route easy to follow once you are on the reef. Inside the protected no-take sanctuary, the site stays reefy and lively rather than complex, with steady fish action around the fingers and cleaning stations.
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Research Estimate At Five Finger Reef
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Where Is Five Finger Reef?
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Five Finger Reef Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
9.1m
Depth Note
Reef depth given as about 30 ft.
Best Season
year-round
Typical Conditions
Shallow, sheltered reef water with a clear finger-reef layout and a straightforward line once you are on site.
Safety & Access At Five Finger Reef
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat trafficRestricted access
Safety Notes
A long surface swim may be required when accessing from the beach; boat access may involve nearby anchored vessels. The site is within a no-take marine sanctuary.
Access Restrictions
Marine sanctuary and designated no-take area.
Legal Notes
No-take area within a marine sanctuary.
Local Intel For Five Finger Reef
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Shallow reef dive around 30 ft/9 m with finger-like coral formations.
Freediving
Possible for confident freedivers, but the long swim-in and nearby boat awareness make it a secondary use case.
Snorkeling
Good snorkeling works over the shallow fingers and sandy valleys, though the long swim-in makes it more of a planned outing than a casual beach stop.
Wildlife at Five Finger Reef
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Five Finger Reef
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Five Finger Reef
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