Beach· St Thomas· Virgin Islands (BVI, USVI and Spanish Virgins)
Hull Bay
18° 22.2′ N · 64° 57.1′ W · approximate
A north-shore fishing bay southeast of Inner Brass Island where local boats lie on moorings, St. Thomas's best-known surf break in winter swells and a laid-back beach.
Practical
Position approximate: OpenStreetMap beach point. Coast Pilot: the bay is shoal with a reef and heavy surf along the southwest shore and more reef along the west shore, with a small-craft channel in the middle; numerous fishing and recreational boats are moored there; there is a boat ramp. Designated DPNR anchorage (Hull Bay). Day stop only in settled conditions; winter ground swells make it untenable. USVI anchoring rules: DPNR requires an Anchoring Permit for recreational vessels anchoring in USVI waters without a mooring permit, and charter vessels not registered in the USVI need a Cruising Permit for overnight anchoring; pollution and refuse discharge fines run to US$10,000 per offense (DPNR site, 2026). DPNR enforces a 14-day limit in any one designated anchorage in a six-month period (Noonsite, 2018); move bays to restart the count or apply for a long-term permit (up to 30 days).
Best for
A quiet local beach; dinghy landing via the center channel
Season
Calm Apr to Oct; surf and swell in winter