Saint Croix, United States Virgin Islands
Caribbean Sea17.77°N, 64.73°WStation UN-SAI-PEL

Pelican Cove Beach Sea Water Temperature

A tropical beach on the Caribbean Sea, warmest around September at about 29.2°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Pelican Cove Beach water temperature

29.2
84.6°FTropical Warm (> 28°C)

Very warm bath-like water. Zero chill, exceptional for relaxation and snorkeling.

+0°vs Sep avgCaribbean Sea17.77°N, 64.73°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
31°C
87.3°F onshore
Wind Speed
12 km/h
Surface wind
Wave Height
0.8 m
Slight shore chop
Swell
0.6 m
Deep water swell
Wave Period
6 s
Peak interval
UV Index
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Daily maximum
Sunrise
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Sunset
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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
29.2°C
84.6°F
Waves: 1m
Tropical
ThuOct 1
29.5°C
85.1°F
Waves: 0.9m
Tropical
FriOct 2
29.6°C
85.3°F
Waves: 0.7m
Tropical
SatOct 3
29.5°C
85.1°F
Waves: 0.6m
Tropical
SunOct 4
29.2°C
84.6°F
Waves: 0.7m
Tropical
MonOct 5
28.9°C
84°F
Waves: 0.9m
Tropical
TueOct 6
28.8°C
83.8°F
Waves: 1m
Tropical
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Pelican Cove Beach.
Confidence: High

Pelican Cove Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Pelican Cove Beach occurs inJanuary, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December — peaking at29.2°C (84.6°F) in September.

Year-Round Water Temperature Curve (°C / °F)

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Current month Comfortable (20–24°C) Warm (24°C+) Cool (<20°C)
27
Jan
27
Feb
26
Mar
27
Apr
28
May
28
Jun
29
Jul
29
Aug
Current
29
Sep
29
Oct
29
Nov
28
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January25.6°C26.7°C27.6°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
February25.6°C26.5°C27.3°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
March24.9°C26.4°C27.3°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
April26°C26.9°C28°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
May26.4°C27.6°C28.8°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
June27.1°C28.2°C29.5°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
July26.8°C28.5°C29.6°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
August27.9°C28.9°C29.7°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
SeptemberCurrent28.3°C29.2°C30°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
October27.8°C29.2°C30.7°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
November27.6°C28.6°C29.9°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
December26.8°C27.6°C28.7°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)

Swimming FAQs for Pelican Cove Beach

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Pelican Cove Beach today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Pelican Cove Beach this time of year is 29.2°C (84.6°F) — classified as Tropical Warm (> 28°C). Very warm bath-like water. Zero chill, exceptional for relaxation and snorkeling. Live readings load automatically.

What are the warmest months for swimming in Pelican Cove Beach?

The highest water temperatures in Pelican Cove Beach typically occur duringJanuary, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in Pelican Cove Beach in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Pelican Cove Beach average around29.2°C (84.6°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 28.3°C and a maximum of 30°C.

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