- Shelter
- NW, N, NE, W, SW, S, SE
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Bay off the south-east coast of St. Thomas, in front of the entrance to Benner Bay and its marinas, within the St. Thomas East End Reserves.
- Pontoon
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Sand bottom. Navily marks the anchorage as sheltered from every sector except the east, the direction of the trade winds, so expect chop in a fresh easterly.
Practical
Anchoring is allowed, with a pontoon nearby according to Navily. The marinas and boatyards of Benner Bay are about 1 km north by dinghy. Taking any marine life inside the reserve needs a DPNR permit.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 18.30859, -64.86670 (18°18.52'N 64°52.00'W)
- Country
- U.S. Virgin Islands
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west, south-west, south, south-east winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Pontoon
- Boaters' rating
- 2.8/5
- Updated
- October 14, 2026
Getting there
Jersey Bay lies at 18°18.52'N 64°52.00'W, that is 18.30859, -64.86670 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Jersey Bay sheltered from?
Jersey Bay is sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west, south-west, south, south-east winds.
Can you anchor at Jersey Bay?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Jersey Bay.
How do boaters rate Jersey Bay?
Jersey Bay is rated 2.8/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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