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Beach 8th Street (Far Rockaway)

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Open Water suggested2–12 m (5–39 ft) depthShore entry7mm or semi-dry + hood typical

Beach 8th Street (Far Rockaway) at a glance

Beach 8th Street (Far Rockaway) is an intermediate shore dive site in New York, United States with depths of 1.5–12 m (5–39 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Northern pipefish, Lined seahorse, and Horseshoe crab. Recent reports put the water around 16°C (61°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

No window today· next: tomorrow 8:00–18:00 · favorable

Forecast for this hour · 22:00 · run 9 h ago
0.4 m (1.2 ft)waves — under half a meter expected (waves — about a foot expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 16°C · seasonal avg 18°C ( · Forecast 61°F · seasonal avg 65°F)

Site hazards: Strong current near the channel (dive only at high slack tide), boat traffic, low visibility (often 4-10 ft), entanglement on jetty structure.

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Dive windows this week

SatNo window

0.4 m waves · 5 kn wind (1.3 ft waves · 5 kn wind)

Sun8:00–18:00 favorable

0.4 m waves · 5 kn wind (1.2 ft waves · 5 kn wind)

Mon8:00–18:00 favorable

0.4 m waves · 8 kn wind (1.3 ft waves · 8 kn wind)

Tue8:00–9:00 moderate, 9:00–18:00 favorable

0.6 m waves · 10 kn wind (1.8 ft waves · 10 kn wind)

Wed8:00–18:00 favorable

0.5 m waves · 8 kn wind (1.6 ft waves · 8 kn wind)

Thu8:00–18:00 favorable

0.4 m waves · 5 kn wind (1.2 ft waves · 5 kn wind)

Fri8:00–18:00 favorable

0.3 m waves · 9 kn wind (1.1 ft waves · 9 kn wind)

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

Every forecast dive window each day, site-local time, from wave and wind forecasts. Numbers under each bar are daylight averages.

First light 6:48 · Sunrise 7:16 · Sunset 18:01 · all windows sit within daylight

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 4.1 km from site · updated 24 Oct, 13:14 GMT-4

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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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.

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What Divers Say

Known for: Horseshoe crab, Spider crab
Best time: High slack tide; late fall and early spring can offer 20+ ft visibility.

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. January, 42% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 6°C (43°F), waves have typically been 1.4 m (4.6 ft), wind has typically been 21 knots
  2. February, 49% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 5°C (41°F), waves have typically been 1.4 m (4.5 ft), wind has typically been 20 knots
  3. March, 38% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 6°C (43°F), waves have typically been 1.5 m (5.0 ft), wind has typically been 21 knots
  4. April, 47% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 9°C (48°F), waves have typically been 1.3 m (4.4 ft), wind has typically been 20 knots
  5. May, 70% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 13°C (56°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.7 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  6. June, 74% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 18°C (64°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.4 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  7. July, 82% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 22°C (72°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.2 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots, historically most favorable
  8. August, 72% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 22°C (72°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.7 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots
  9. September, 59% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 22°C (71°F), waves have typically been 1.3 m (4.4 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  10. October, 54% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 18°C (65°F), waves have typically been 1.3 m (4.4 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
  11. November, 51% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 13°C (56°F), waves have typically been 1.2 m (4.0 ft), wind has typically been 21 knots
  12. December, 41% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 9°C (47°F), waves have typically been 1.4 m (4.7 ft), wind has typically been 21 knots

July has typically 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

Rough labels: “Commonly seen” usually means two or more recorded sightings near this site in public dive logs (GBIF), “Occasionally seen” one; “Seasonal” and “Rarely seen” come from dive-guide research. Not a measured rate.

Fills & rentals nearby

Facts from OpenStreetMap, corrected by the community — listed by distance only. Details change; confirm with the shop.

Shop facts come from OpenStreetMap and community corrections, shown nearest first. PickADive lists facts and contacts only — no listing is sponsored or ranked.

Data updated June 2026

Site details

A long-established shore dive at Far Rockaway near the East Rockaway Inlet in Queens, once home to the 'Almost Paradise' dive shop. Underwater jetties at 8th and 9th Streets give some shelter from current and host surprising biodiversity. Still frequented by local dive clubs and instructors for its easy access and training value.

shore

Strong current near the channel (dive only at high slack tide), boat traffic, low visibility (often 4-10 ft), entanglement on jetty structure.

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