

Best for beginner divers, 3-21m, boat entry, moderate current.
Thumb Rock, located off Cooper Island, is a marine site featuring a fringing reef, a small wall, and a distinctive pinnacle shaped like a thumb. Suitable for beginners, the site offers depths ranging from 3 to 21 metres with an average depth of 18 metres. Access is by boat only, and dives typically last 45 minutes. Divers should be prepared for moderate currents and potential surge. Visibility ranges from 10 to 30 metres. Species recorded around this area include green sea turtles, nurse sharks, French angelfish, rock beauty, spotted moray, great barracuda, Brazilian and Caribbean reef octopuses, Indian lionfish, queen angelfish, fairy basslet, groupers, wrasses, and Christmas tree worms.
18.36813, -64.50837
The site is best visited by boat from Tortola or a sailing charter and is typically included in multi-site diving day trips that explore the Norman Island and Salt Island area.
Accessible by boat from Tortola or a sailing charter.
Recorded at this site
Depth
3-21m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
45 min
Species recorded around this area include green sea turtles, nurse sharks, French angelfish, rock beauty, spotted moray, great barracuda, Brazilian and Caribbean reef octopuses, Indian lionfish, queen angelfish, fairy basslet, groupers, wrasses, and Christmas tree worms.
Yes, this site is suitable for beginner divers.
The site ranges from 3 to 21 metres in depth, with an average depth of 18 metres.
Access to Thumb Rock is by boat only.
Divers should be aware of moderate currents and potential surge, with visibility ranging between 10 and 30 metres.
Diving at Thumb Rock in Road Town requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Thumb Rock in Road Town. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.