Partly sunny with scattered showers, some with thunder in the afternoon, easing to around 83° later. East-southeast wind about 10 mph. Tonight low near 77°, with a 40% chance of showers. Warm and humid, so stay in shade when you can.
Big northwest swell tonight to WednesdayA long-period swell arrives tonight and peaks Tuesday. Surf near 5 feet, with a moderate rip current risk Tuesday and stronger rips on north-facing beaches. Boaters, take note: seas of 5 to 7 feet in open waters and exposed passages.
Very strong sunUV index 10 in the latest EPA reading, which is very high. Sunscreen, a hat and shade from late morning to mid-afternoon.
Showers most days, wetter Thursday nightScattered showers, some with afternoon thunder. Thursday night has a 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms, and heat impacts stay limited to heat-sensitive people outdoors.
Four ships Tuesday and four WednesdayTuesday and Wednesday are the packed days downtown, with over 16,000 passengers each. Today and Thursday have no ships.
Tropics are quiet for usThe Hurricane Center is watching a storm-force non-tropical low off the US Southeast coast, with a 40% chance of becoming subtropical in 7 days. Nothing is expected near the Virgin Islands.
Times come from venues and musicians and can change. Check before you go.
Sapphire Beach Bar had not announced its Halloween party yet. Check back closer to the day.
It faces south, so it is tucked away from the northwest swell arriving tonight and gets only a light east breeze. It passed the latest water test, and with no ships in port there is no crowd to dodge anywhere.
No beach failedEvery St. Thomas beach sampled passed the Oct 12 to 16 DPNR test.
Also passedBrewers, Lindbergh, Bolongo, Lindqvist, Vessup, Magens, Hull Bay, Coki, Sapphire and Bluebeard's. Water Bay was not sampled.
Rougher from tonightA long-period northwest swell arrives tonight and peaks Tuesday, turning northerly Wednesday, with stronger rip currents on north and northwest beaches. South-side beaches stay the better bet. Magens, Hull Bay and Coki are best saved for later in the week.
No ships today, so downtown and the shops are easy. Tuesday and Wednesday are the big days.
Passenger numbers are each ship's standard capacity. Schedule from Cruise Mapper.
About 20 minutes each way. Times from the VI Public Works timetable. Confirm the last boats before you go.
High, overnight low, and the highest rain chance of the day or night. National Weather Service forecast.
Tides at Charlotte AmalieLow at 7:14 am (0.3 ft). High at 4:22 pm (1.0 ft).
Orionid meteorsThe shower peaks around Oct 21. Best after midnight, away from town lights. Clouds and showers may get in the way.