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IntermediateShore Dive

Beach 8th Street (Far Rockaway)

New York, United States
Depth5–39 ft (1.5–12 m)
AccessShore
Cert LevelOpen Water; comfort with low visibility and current recommended.
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High slack tide; late fall and early spring can offer 20+ ft visibility.

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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.

Quick Facts

Depth Range1.5m – 12m
CertificationOpen Water; comfort with low visibility and current recommended.
GearWetsuit, dive flag (required), light, compass; time the dive to slack water.
HazardsStrong 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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