Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument
Designation: National Monument
Location: U.S. Virgin Islands
📘 Park Overview
Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument includes federal submerged lands within the 3-mile belt off the island of St. John. These waters support a diverse and complex system of coral reefs and other ecosystems such as shoreline mangrove forests and seagrass beds.
🌤 Weather Information
Mostly Perfect. The Tradewinds (the Easterlies) dominate the weather in the Virgin Islands, blowing east to west across the tropical Atlantic. The winter tends to bring stronger winds and less rain, and the summer tends to bring more rain and lighter winds.
🚗 Directions
Once on St. John, the only part of Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument accessible by land is in Hurricane Hole. To get to Hurricane Hole, follow route 10 from Cruz Bay to Estate Hermitage. The Monument extends eastward from Borck Creek to Haulover Bay along the southern shoreline of the Island. Just a sliver of the Monument touches the north shore. To the west of the Monument line is National Park waters, and to the east is territorial waters.
Images
Parrot Fish posing for the camera over several corals
Credit: Susanna Pershern
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Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
No entrance passes listed.
3-Day Weather Forecast
Sunday, Feb 8
Moderate rain
High: 79.5°F | Low: 76.3°F
Humidity: 78%
Wind: 17 mph
Rain Chance: 80%
UV Index: 2
Sunrise: 06:50 AM
Sunset: 06:17 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (64%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 73.4°F
Cloud Cover: 80%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Monday, Feb 9
Patchy rain nearby
High: 77°F | Low: 76.1°F
Humidity: 75%
Wind: 19.2 mph
Rain Chance: 79%
UV Index: 1.9
Sunrise: 06:49 AM
Sunset: 06:17 PM
Moon: Last Quarter (55%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 71.8°F
Cloud Cover: 79%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Tuesday, Feb 10
Patchy rain nearby
High: 76.6°F | Low: 74.8°F
Humidity: 77%
Wind: 22.8 mph
Rain Chance: 89%
UV Index: 2
Sunrise: 06:49 AM
Sunset: 06:18 PM
Moon: Waning Crescent (46%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 71.2°F
Cloud Cover: 89%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Weather Alerts (4)
High Surf Advisory issued February 8 at 3:44AM AST until February 10 at 6:00PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Effective: Feb 8, 2026 2:44am
Expires: Feb 8, 2026 5:00pm
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to
14 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip
current.
* WHERE...For the High Surf Advisory, the most vulnerable areas
for high surf and beach erosion include Barrio Espinal in
Aguada. For the High Rip Current Risk, north-facing beaches of
Aguada, Rincon, and Culebra.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM Monday to 6 PM AST
Tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, remains through
Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...For the High Surf Advisory, high waves that can wash
over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. Rough
surf may also knock you down. Large breaking waves will result
in localized beach/dune structure erosion and dangerous swimming
conditions. For the High Rip Current Risk, rip currents can
sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water,
where it becomes difficult to return to safety.
Rip Current Statement issued February 8 at 3:44AM AST until February 11 at 6:00PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Effective: Feb 8, 2026 2:44am
Expires: Feb 8, 2026 5:00pm
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to
14 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip
current.
* WHERE...For the High Surf Advisory, the most vulnerable areas
for high surf and beach erosion include Barrio Espinal in
Aguada. For the High Rip Current Risk, north-facing beaches of
Aguada, Rincon, and Culebra.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM Monday to 6 PM AST
Tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, remains through
Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...For the High Surf Advisory, high waves that can wash
over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. Rough
surf may also knock you down. Large breaking waves will result
in localized beach/dune structure erosion and dangerous swimming
conditions. For the High Rip Current Risk, rip currents can
sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water,
where it becomes difficult to return to safety.
High Surf Advisory issued February 8 at 11:00AM AST until February 10 at 6:00PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Effective: Feb 8, 2026 10:00am
Expires: Feb 8, 2026 6:00pm
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 ft.
For the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, life-threatening rip current.
* WHERE... For the HIGH SURF ADVISORY, the most vulnerable areas
for high surf and beach erosion include Pinones along Road 187,
Parcelas Suarez, Villas del Mar, and Villa Christiana in Loiza;
Fortuna in Luquillo; Pueblo and Tamarindo in Aguadilla; Bario
Obrero, Pueblo and Jareaito in Arecibo; Las Boca in Barceloneta;
Machuca in Manati; Puerto Nuevo in Vega Baja; Ocean Park in San
Juan; and Barrio Espinal in Aguada. For the HIGH RIP CURRENT
RISK St. Thomas and adjacent islands.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk remains through wednesday
afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory remains from 6 AM monday
to 6 PM AST tuesday
* IMPACTS...FOR THE HIGH SURF ADVISORY, High waves that can wash
over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks.
Rough surf may also knock you down. Large breaking waves will
result in localized beach/dune structure erosion and dangerous
swimming conditions. FOR THE HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, rip
currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety.
Rip Current Statement issued February 8 at 11:00AM AST until February 11 at 6:00PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Effective: Feb 8, 2026 10:00am
Expires: Feb 8, 2026 6:00pm
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 ft.
For the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, life-threatening rip current.
* WHERE... For the HIGH SURF ADVISORY, the most vulnerable areas
for high surf and beach erosion include Pinones along Road 187,
Parcelas Suarez, Villas del Mar, and Villa Christiana in Loiza;
Fortuna in Luquillo; Pueblo and Tamarindo in Aguadilla; Bario
Obrero, Pueblo and Jareaito in Arecibo; Las Boca in Barceloneta;
Machuca in Manati; Puerto Nuevo in Vega Baja; Ocean Park in San
Juan; and Barrio Espinal in Aguada. For the HIGH RIP CURRENT
RISK St. Thomas and adjacent islands.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk remains through wednesday
afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory remains from 6 AM monday
to 6 PM AST tuesday
* IMPACTS...FOR THE HIGH SURF ADVISORY, High waves that can wash
over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks.
Rough surf may also knock you down. Large breaking waves will
result in localized beach/dune structure erosion and dangerous
swimming conditions. FOR THE HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, rip
currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety.
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
Hurrican Hole
St. John, VI 00830
🏤 Mailing Address:
1300 Cruz Bay Creek
St. John, VI 00830
📞 Voice Phone: 3407766201
✉️ Email: viis_interpretation@nps.gov