Magens Bay beach conditions

A mile-long heart-shaped bay between two green ridges.

Magens Bay is in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, on the Atlantic coast.

Magens Bay is a mile-long curve of sand on the north side of St. Thomas, held between two green ridges that shelter it from most open-ocean swell. Non-residents pay a per-person admission plus a vehicle fee, and the beach has restrooms, showers and food on site. It is one of the few beaches Coasti covers with a NOAA tide gauge in the bay itself.

Today's flag, water temperature, surf, wind, UV and tide times for Magens Bay load on this page automatically. Conditions change through the day, so nothing on this page is a substitute for the flag flying when you arrive.

Know before you go

Amenity details are Coasti's own notes and can go out of date. Fees, lifeguard seasons and dog rules are set locally.

Beach flag colors

Flags run from green for low hazard to double red for water closed — see what each flag color means.

Where these readings come from

Tide predictions come from NOAA station Magens Bay, St. Thomas (9751693).

Weather and marine forecasts come from the National Weather Service at St. Thomas, Cyril E. King (TIST).

Common questions

Is Magens Bay safe for swimming today?

That depends on the flag and the surf, and both change through the day. Coasti shows the posted lifeguard flag when a current one exists, and estimates from surf, wind and rip-current risk when it does not. Today's answer for Magens Bay loads at the top of this page.

Is there parking at Magens Bay?

Parking at Magens Bay is paid. Vehicle fee plus per-person admission for non-residents. Fees and lot hours change, so check locally before you go.

Are dogs allowed at Magens Bay?

Dogs are not allowed on the beach at Magens Bay. Nearby rules vary, so check locally before you go.

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