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Atlantic City - Captain Applegate

New Jersey, United States
AOW suggestedNew Jersey offshore reef/wreck diving16–27 m depthBoat entry3mm wetsuit typical

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Atlantic City - Captain Applegate at a glance

Atlantic City - Captain Applegate is a intermediate boat dive site in New Jersey, United States with depths of 15.5–27.1 m (51–89 ft). Typically most favorable Jun · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Tautog (blackfish), Black sea bass, and Cunner. Recent reports put the water around 24°C (75°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 3h ago
1.0 mwaves — about a meter expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 24°C · seasonal avg 24°C

Site hazards: New Jersey offshore reef/wreck diving

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Dive windows this week

Best: Sat
Sun5:00–20:00
Mon5:00–20:00
Tue5:00–20:00
Wed5:00–20:00
Thu5:00–20:00
Fri5:00–20:00
Sat5:00–20:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 4:21 · Sunrise 4:52 · Sunset 19:14

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 2.5 km from site · graded 3h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Forecast · NOAA tide model

Tide & slack timing

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Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

No diver reports for this site yet. — one dated observation helps every diver after you.

What Divers Say

Known for: Tautog (blackfish), Black sea bass, Cunner
Best time: May through October is the prime season; late summer brings the warmest water and best visibility. Winter diving requires drysuit and experience.

Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.

Best months, historically

What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.

  1. Jan24%8°C1.9 m
  2. Feb20%7°C1.9 m
  3. Mar16%7°C2.0 m
  4. Apr44%9°C1.6 m
  5. May56%13°C1.4 m
  6. Jun70%19°C1.3 m
  7. Jul66%24°C1.2 m
  8. Aug55%23°C1.5 m
  9. Sep40%22°C1.8 m
  10. Oct39%19°C1.8 m
  11. Nov36%16°C1.6 m
  12. Dec28%11°C1.8 m

June hastypically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.

Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.

Marine life seen at this site

Species noted at this site — not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

  • Tautog (blackfish)Commonly seen
  • Black sea bassCommonly seen
  • CunnerCommonly seen
  • American lobsterCommonly seen
  • Summer flounder (fluke)Seasonal
  • Scup (porgy)Commonly seen
  • Blue musselCommonly seen
  • Rock crabCommonly seen

Fills & rentals nearby

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Site details

Artificial reef built from 170' Tanker - "Jet Trader" (Renamed - "Captain Applegate") NJDEP deployment record: Ship, material: 170' Tanker - "Jet Trader" (Renamed - "Captain Applegate"), deployed 2005.

reef

New Jersey offshore reef/wreck diving — cold water (near-freezing at depth in winter, mid-70s F at surface in summer) with thermoclines; limited visibility (often 5-20 ft); currents and surge; heavy fishing pressure means monofilament line and hanging gear on structure (cutting tool essential); boat traffic (SMB and dive flag required); structures may have sharp edges and unstable sections.

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