Triton’s Anchor
The anchor is resting loosely on the seafloor, approximately 25 feet deep in the water. It is believed to be either a small ship's boat anchor or a small boat's bower anchor, dating back to the 17th to 19th century.
This historical artifact may have been concealed within the nearby reef before Hurricane Maria, but was revealed during the storm. The submerged anchor now serves as a natural habitat for various marine species commonly found in this area.
The discovery of the anchor took place on February 19, 2018, and it has been officially documented in the USVI Inventory of Historic Places on April 10, 2018. The team of divers responsible for the location and record includes Jeffery Dykstra, Evan Dykstra, Sara Dykstra, Dean Cook, Chuck Bayles, Christopher P. Morris, and Dave Ball. This captivating dive site has been aptly named Triton's Realm.
With excellent visibility of up to 17 meters and a maximum depth of 15 meters, this dive spot offers an ideal experience for beginners. Situated in the United States Virgin Islands, near Cruise Ship, Strand Street, Frederiksted, Saint Croix District, it presents a convenient location for diving enthusiasts in the United States.
This historical artifact may have been concealed within the nearby reef before Hurricane Maria, but was revealed during the storm. The submerged anchor now serves as a natural habitat for various marine species commonly found in this area.
The discovery of the anchor took place on February 19, 2018, and it has been officially documented in the USVI Inventory of Historic Places on April 10, 2018. The team of divers responsible for the location and record includes Jeffery Dykstra, Evan Dykstra, Sara Dykstra, Dean Cook, Chuck Bayles, Christopher P. Morris, and Dave Ball. This captivating dive site has been aptly named Triton's Realm.
With excellent visibility of up to 17 meters and a maximum depth of 15 meters, this dive spot offers an ideal experience for beginners. Situated in the United States Virgin Islands, near Cruise Ship, Strand Street, Frederiksted, Saint Croix District, it presents a convenient location for diving enthusiasts in the United States.
Diving Conditions Score for Triton’s Anchor
7.1
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Triton’s Anchor
Depth
15m
Visibility
17m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Triton’s Anchor
Wave Height
1.54m
Wind Speed
28 m/s
Water Temp
28.4°C
Visibility
35.52km
Cloud Cover
39%
Wave Period
5.75s
Air Temperature
28.9°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Triton’s Anchor
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Dive Score Chart for Triton’s Anchor
Best time to dive: 10:00 with score 6.742/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.54m, Wind 28.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 6.418233333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Triton’s Anchor: 06:00
Sunset at Triton’s Anchor: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Triton’s Anchor are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Best Overall
10:00Score: 6.7/10
Waves: 1.54m (5.7s), Wind: 28.1 m/s
Safest Overall
9:00Score: 6.7/10
Waves: 1.54m (5.7s), Wind: 25.2 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 6.4/10
Waves: 1.44m, Wind: 22.7 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Triton’s AnchorAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Triton’s Anchor
The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.
Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Seasonal DiveScore Chart
This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Best Season for Triton’s Anchor
Winter
Avg. Score: 10.0/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Triton’s Anchor
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Triton’s Anchor
Water Temp
21.8°C / 71.2°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
May
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Triton’s Anchor
Triton’s Anchor shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (21.8°C) and December the coldest (17.8°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026
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