Little Egg - Military Vehicle
New Jersey · 14.6–17.1 m
Artificial reef built from M-578 Light Recovery Vehicle NJDEP deployment record: Military vehicle, material: M-578 Light Recovery Vehicle , deployed 1997.
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Scuba Diving in New Jersey, United States
Destination guide
Scuba diving in New Jersey, United States
New Jersey, United States has 186 public dive sites on PickADive. Use the list below to compare mapped sites by depth, access, difficulty, ratings, and reviews before opening a site page.
- Public sites
- 186
- Indexed destination pages
- Reviews
- 0
- Catalog review count
- Rating
- Building
- Reviews are still growing
- Common access
- Boat
- 186 dive sites
Seasonal patterns
Best months, historically in New Jersey, United States
Typical conditions by month across dive sites in New Jersey, United States— historical patterns, not a forecast.
- Jan33%6°C
- Feb39%5°C
- Mar30%7°C
- Apr48%10°C
- May68%14°C
- Jun77%19°C
- Jul76%23°C
- Aug70%23°C
- Sep53%22°C
- Oct48%19°C
- Nov46%14°C
- Dec41%8°C
From 180 sites’ typical conditions · historical typicals, not a forecast
Best dive sites in New Jersey, United States
Showing 1–12 of 186
Atlantic City - Richard Reina Reef
New Jersey · 12–28 m
Artificial reef built from 125' Wood Schooner - "the American" (with 40 cu.yds. of concrete ballast) NJDEP deployment record: Ship, material: 90' Tugboat - "Tobacco Pointe", deployed 2016.
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Axel Carlson - McGurr's Tug
New Jersey · Up to 22.9 m
Artificial reef built from 85' Tugboat - "McGurr's Tug" (Patrick McHugh) NJDEP deployment record: Ship, material: 85' Tugboat - "McGurr's Tug" (Patrick McHugh), deployed 2000.
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Cape May - Stainless Steel Subway Car
New Jersey · 12.8–18.9 m
Artificial reef built from Subway Car (55'x9'x11') (15 subway cars) NJDEP deployment record: Subway car, material: Subway Car (55'x9'x11'), deployed 2008.
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Ocean City - Capt. Alfred E. Crudele Jr. Memorial Reef II
New Jersey · 17.1–18.9 m
Artificial reef built from M-551 Sheridan Light Tank NJDEP deployment record: Military vehicle, material: M-551 Sheridan Light Tank , deployed 1997.
IntermediateBoat entry
Sea Girt - Trevor Dixon Memorial Shipwreck
New Jersey · 17.4–18.9 m
Artificial reef built from 51' Vessel - "Response 1"
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Atlantic City - A.C. WESCOAT
New Jersey · 15.5–21.9 m
Artificial reef built from 60' Deck Barge - "A.C. Wescoat" NJDEP deployment record: Ship, material: 60' Deck Barge - "A.C. Wescoat", deployed 1989.
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Axel Carlson - VERONICA M
New Jersey · 20.1–21.9 m
Artificial reef built from 110' Tugboat - "Veronica M" NJDEP deployment record: Ship, material: 110' Tugboat - "Veronica M", deployed 2004.
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Wildwood - Military Vehicle
New Jersey · 12.8–18 m
Artificial reef built from M-113 Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) NJDEP deployment record: Military vehicle, material: M-551 Sheridan Light Tank, deployed 1996.
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Cape May - Laita
New Jersey · 12.8–21 m
Artificial reef built from 106' Clam Dredge - "Laita" NJDEP deployment record: Ship, material: 106' Clam Dredge - "Laita", deployed 1986.
IntermediateBoat entry
Little Egg - Military Vehicle
New Jersey · 15.8–17.1 m
Artificial reef built from M-578 Light Recovery Vehicle NJDEP deployment record: Military vehicle, material: M-578 Light Recovery Vehicle , deployed 1997.
Boat entry
Cape May - WINTHROP
New Jersey · 12.8–18 m
Artificial reef built from 120' Trawler - "Winthrop" NJDEP deployment record: Ship, material: 120' Trawler - "Winthrop", deployed 1989.
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Plan a dive in New Jersey, United States
Compare nearby sites
New Jersey has 186 public dive sites in the PickADive catalog. Start with the map when coastline, nearby alternatives, and travel distance matter.
Explore sites on the mapMatch depth and difficulty
Current public data shows 105 intermediate and 15 advanced dive sites. Listed depths range from about 10m to 73m where available. Boat is the most common listed access type. Use those signals as a starting point, then confirm the plan against training, equipment, and current local guidance.
Check conditions close to the dive
PickADive can help with research and comparison, but it does not certify that a dive is safe today. Weather, current, visibility, entry, boat traffic, and local rules can change quickly.
How condition context worksCommon questions about diving in New Jersey, United States
What are the best dive sites in New Jersey, United States?
Use the ranked list on this page to compare 186 public dive sites in New Jersey. PickADive highlights ratings, reviews, depth, access type, difficulty, and mapped location so you can move from destination research to a specific site page.
Is New Jersey beginner-friendly for scuba diving?
PickADive does not yet have enough beginner-labeled public site data to summarize New Jersey confidently. Review difficulty, access, depth, and recent notes on each site page before deciding.
Are there advanced dives in New Jersey?
Yes. PickADive currently marks 18 dive sites in New Jersey as advanced or expert level. These dives deserve extra attention to depth, access, current, visibility, and local guidance.
What depths can I expect in New Jersey?
Listed PickADive depth data for New Jersey ranges from about 10m to 73m. Use that as a research starting point, then verify current conditions and site-specific guidance.
Can I see New Jersey dive sites on a map?
Yes. Use the map link on this page to compare New Jersey dive sites by location, coastline, nearby alternatives, and individual site details.