Great Bay - Bluebeard's Beach
St Thomas,
U.S. Virgin Islands
Managed by:
Blue Flag -- Swim Drink Fish
Special Water Quality
Blue Flag
This site has been issued a Blue Flag status for the current swimming season. This status does not indicate current water quality. Check the beach Source Information section for more details.
Monitoring Frequency:
Not sampled
Water Quality Graph:
About Great Bay - Bluebeard's Beach
Great Bay - Bluebeard's Beach was first awarded Blue Flag status in 2011 and is a Blue Flag beach for the 2023 season.*
This white sand beach features mostly calm waters and is ideal for strolling, sunbathing, wading in the water, or relaxing under one of the sea grape trees that line the shore. The Ritz Carlton Club sits at one end of the beach which offers amenities to guests only. Public access to the beach can be found through a public access road just past the Ritz Carlton's main entrance where a small parking lot can also be found.
*A Blue Flag beach is one that meets strict water quality and safety criteria. These beaches are certified annually as being clean, accessible, eco-friendly, and having great water quality!
Current Weather
24°C
A mix of sun and clouds
Source Information
This site received Blue Flag status for the 2021 swimming season. This status does not indicate the water quality at the site. Check local contacts to learn more about current conditions. To learn more about the Blue Flag program, visit https://www.blueflag.global/
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