Dive-site story
Calf Rock sits southeast of St. Thomas near Great Saint James island, paired naturally with neighboring Cow Rock. The underwater topography consists of split boulder formations, shallow canyons, and narrow swim-throughs formed by volcanic rock encrusted with hard and soft corals. Light penetrates freely through the natural stone arches, illuminating resting nurse sharks and schools of silversides tucked into the cuts.
Series of natural stone arches and swim-through channels carved into the reef
Nurse sharks often resting under ledges and within narrow rocky crevices
Frequent encounters with southern stingrays foraging along the adjacent sand patches
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Winter and spring bring calm conditions and excellent visibility, while late summer and autumn carry tropical weather risks.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse sharkGinglymostoma cirratum | Common | ||||||||||||
| Southern stingrayHypanus americanus | Common | ||||||||||||
| TarponMegalops atlanticus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Caribbean spiny lobsterPanulirus argus | Common | ||||||||||||
| French angelfishPomacanthus paru | Common |
Marine forecast
