Cooper Island (British Virgin Islands) Island
Small uninhabited island popular for diving and snorkeling
Cooper Island in the British Virgin Islands is a small coral isle popular for snorkeling and diving on nearby reefs. A handful of beach lodges and day‑visitor facilities support reef trips and relaxed beach time.
Cooper Island (British Virgin Islands) at a Glance#
About Cooper Island (British Virgin Islands)#
Cooper Island is a small island in the British Virgin Islands group, known for sheltered bays, coral reefs and dive sites. It is a low-lying, tropical island used for tourism and marine recreation.
The island contains limited visitor facilities, including a small eco-resort and beach amenities that serve snorkelers and scuba divers. The surrounding waters are popular for day trips from nearby larger islands.
Cooper Island lies in the central British Virgin Islands and is accessed by small boats from neighbouring islands in the archipelago.
- Visitor facilities: Home to a small eco-resort and dive sites that attract recreational visitors to its bays and reefs.
How to Get to Cooper Island (British Virgin Islands)#
Cooper Island is reached by boat from the main islands of the British Virgin Islands. The usual departure points are Tortola’s Road Town or nearby islands; private charter boats and water taxis are the standard means. Plan travel with local operators who monitor weather and sea conditions.
Tips for Visiting Cooper Island (British Virgin Islands)#
- Check tide tables before attempting to walk between islands - some sandbars can be treacherous at high tide.
- Bring snorkeling gear; shallow reefs and seagrass meadows around Cooper Island host rays and juvenile reef fish.
- Respect private land signs: portions of small islands can be owned or managed by resorts and conservation authorities.
Best Time to Visit Cooper Island (British Virgin Islands)#
Island destination - best in the dry season for calm seas and safe boat travel; always check weather and marine conditions.
Weather & Climate near Cooper Island (British Virgin Islands)#
Tropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 22°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1117 mm/year), wettest in September.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 22° - 28° | 25° | 56 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 22° - 28° | 25° | 44 mm | - | - | 4.6 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 22° - 29° | 25° | 54 mm | - | - | 4.6 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 23° - 29° | 26° | 77 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 23° - 30° | 27° | 119 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 24° - 31° | 27° | 65 mm | - | - | 4.9 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 24° - 31° | 28° | 75 mm | - | - | 5.2 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 25° - 31° | 28° | 113 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 24° - 31° | 28° | 137 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 24° - 31° | 27° | 133 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 23° - 30° | 27° | 137 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 23° - 29° | 26° | 107 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
