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Hull Bay Beach
4.6★ · 536 Google ratings, U.S. Virgin Islands
✓ Short walk✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
Fills up early
Accessibility
Step-free entrance
Access
7am to 8pm
Walk
90 ft · under a minute
Cost
Free
Water
85°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
1 ft range today
Length
250 yd of shoreline
Sand
100 ft from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Wed 8am
Map of Hull Bay Beach
Guide
Good to know
People snorkel here
Reviewers describe snorkelling in the water at this beach.Mentioned by 14 visitors · 2017–2026
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 8 visitors · 2017–2026
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 7 visitors · 2017–2026
Best sunsets on the island
The beach faces west over hillside with minimal light pollution, making it popular for sunset photography and evening visits.
Excellent snorkeling on western end
Visitors consistently report clear water, sea turtles, stingrays, cuttlefish, and abundant fish near the rocks.
Arrive by 9:30am for parking
Multiple visitors report the lot fills quickly, especially on weekends and cruise ship days.
Wear water shoes or flippers
The beach transitions from sand to rocks and large stone slabs at the water's edge.
Jeep recommended for access
Google Maps may direct you through private property; reviewers note the terrain requires careful navigation and suggest a four-wheel vehicle.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
83°F · partly cloudy
Water
85°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
3.3 ft · 5 s apart
Wind
16 mph from the ESE
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
9 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
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| 04:41 | High tide | ↑ |
| 10:47 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 18:04 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 7, 8:04 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 18°22'10.9"N 64°57'05., 7th St, St Thomas 00802, U.S. Virgin Islands
🌊 Water 90 ft away, under a minute walk
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at Hull Bay Beach?
90 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Hull Bay Beach have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
When is Hull Bay Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Wed 8am and the busiest at Sun 2pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
