Dive-site story
Located off the southeastern coast of Great St. James Island, Stragglers consists of scattered rocky pinnacles rising from a white sand floor. The formation features shallow swim-throughs, narrow arches, and undercut ledges that provide shelter for resting marine life. It is commonly visited by dive boats from St. Thomas and St. John due to its sheltered location and calm conditions.
Natural rocky swim-throughs and small overhead cuts carved into the reefs
Frequent encounters with southern stingrays resting in the surrounding sand channels
Sheltered conditions suitable for relaxed second dives and navigation practice
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Winter and spring offer optimal water clarity and consistent calm conditions.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern StingrayHypanus americanus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Nurse SharkGinglymostoma cirratum | Common | ||||||||||||
| French AngelfishPomacanthus paru | Common | ||||||||||||
| Caribbean Spiny LobsterPanulirus argus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Great BarracudaSphyraena barracuda | Common |
Marine forecast
