- Shelter
- NW, N, NE, W, E
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Bay on the east end of St. Thomas, home of the St. Thomas Yacht Club, facing Great St. James to the south-east.
- Mooring buoys
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Sand bottom. Sheltered from west round through north to east, open to the south. Cowpet Bay lies within the St. Thomas East End Reserves.
Practical
Mooring buoys and room to anchor on sand, with a beach ashore. The St. Thomas Yacht Club is on the shore, and taking any marine life inside the reserve needs a DPNR permit.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 18.31586, -64.84099 (18°18.95'N 64°50.46'W)
- Country
- U.S. Virgin Islands
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west, east winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Mooring buoys, Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 4.3/5
- Updated
- October 14, 2026
Getting there
Cowpet Bay lies at 18°18.95'N 64°50.46'W, that is 18.31586, -64.84099 in decimal degrees.
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Write a reviewFrequently asked questions
Which winds is Cowpet Bay sheltered from?
Cowpet Bay is sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west, east winds.
Can you anchor at Cowpet Bay?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Cowpet Bay.
How do boaters rate Cowpet Bay?
Cowpet Bay is rated 4.3/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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