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Monks Bath

4.7★ · 26 Google ratings · Frederiksted, U.S. Virgin Islands

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Short walk
At a glance
Parking
Reported adequate
Walk
250 yd · 3 min
Water
87°F
Tide
1 ft range today
Length
550 yd of shoreline
Sand
190 ft from the water to the back

How we know this

Map of Monks Bath
Aerial map of Monks Bath
Access point of a 550 yd beach. USGS 2018 orthoimagery.
Guide

Good to know

Park on the main road
Roadside parking near the entrance is feasible, with a short walk through trees or along the rocky coastline.
Visit for scenery and views
Reviewers praise the location for its visual appeal and as a photography spot.
Wear sturdy closed shoes
The volcanic rock throughout the bath and beach approach is jagged and sharp enough that multiple visitors specifically.
Bring high SPF sunscreen
The bath sits in full sun with no shade.
Check water conditions first
One visitor found rough water that diminished the experience, and sea urchins have been spotted in the area.
Conditions

How it is right now

Air
82°F · mostly clear
Water
87°F
Waves
2.6 ft · 5 s apart
Wind
10 mph from the ESE
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
9 peak today
TimeTideHeight
09:51Low tide
20:21High tide

Last updated Sep 7, 8:05 AM.

Practical

Plan your visit

📍 123 Rte 63, Frederiksted, St Croix 00840, U.S. Virgin Islands
🌊 Water 250 yd away, about 3 min walk
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Questions

Common questions

How far is the walk to the water at Monks Bath?
The listed location sits on the shoreline itself, so there is no walk to speak of once you are out of the car.
Does Monks Bath 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.

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