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French Cap Pinnacle
Exposed St. Thomas pinnacle dive with sharks, jacks, and barracuda.
Local operator required
Conditions or access may require a local guide. Dive with a local operator.
Boat-access offshore pinnacle off southern St. Thomas with strong-current potential and active big-fish encounters.
About French Cap Pinnacle
French Cap Pinnacle is a boat-access pinnacle dive off the south side of St. Thomas in the USVI. The site sits in open water and is known for big-fish action around a central rock structure, with sharks, jacks, barracuda, and other reef life often part of the experience. Because the site is exposed and can carry current, it is best suited to confident divers who are comfortable with an advanced offshore profile.
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Research Estimate At French Cap Pinnacle
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 18m
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityFew visitors
CurrentStrong current
SurgeModerate surge
Where Is French Cap Pinnacle?
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Community sourced coordinates.
French Cap Pinnacle Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
12m - 29m
Depth Note
The pinnacle rises from roughly 29 m/95 ft to about 12 m/40 ft, with other parts of the site reaching deeper.
Best Season
Year-round on calm-weather windows, with the most reliable trips when seas are flat.
Typical Conditions
Open-water boat approach, exposed conditions, possible strong current, and active big-fish life around the pinnacle.
Safety & Access At French Cap Pinnacle
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Dangerous wildlifeStrong current
Safety Notes
This is an exposed offshore pinnacle with strong-current potential and regular sharks; plan gas, depth limits, and buddy procedures carefully.
Access Restrictions
Boat-only and weather dependent; trips depend on calm seas and a captain willing to run the site.
Local Intel For French Cap Pinnacle
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A deeper scuba dive conducted around a central pinnacle, with frequent big-fish action.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive site; the exposed and deeper profile makes scuba the realistic fit.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is secondary at best; the main draw is the deeper pinnacle on scuba.
Recent Logged Visits At French Cap Pinnacle
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At French Cap Pinnacle
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility18m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
