Dive-site story
Cow Rock forms part of the well-known Cow and Calf formation off the southern coast of St. Thomas. The site features shallow submerged ledges, arches, and winding swim-throughs carved by wave action into the volcanic rock. Sunlight pours through overhead cracks into wide rocky corridors populated by gorgonians, brain corals, and schooling reef fish.
Series of natural stone swim-throughs and overhead arches
Frequent encounters with resting nurse sharks tucked beneath overhangs
Rich hard and soft coral growth across the shallow boulder fields
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 peak visibility outside the Atlantic hurricane season.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse sharkGinglymostoma cirratum | Common | ||||||||||||
| Southern stingrayHypanus americanus | Common | ||||||||||||
| French angelfishPomacanthus paru | Common | ||||||||||||
| Hawksbill sea turtleEretmochelys imbricata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellowtail snapperOcyurus chrysurus | Common |
Marine forecast
