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Cabbage Patch Reef

Virginia, United States
Open Water suggested6–9 m (21–30 ft) depthBoat entry5mm wetsuit typical

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Cabbage Patch Reef at a glance

Cabbage Patch Reef is a boat dive site in Virginia, United States with depths of 6.4–9.1 m (21–30 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Recent reports put the water around 17°C (63°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Favorable window now· until 19:00 · sunset 18:14

Forecast for this hour · 18:00 · run 5 h ago
0.5 m (1.6 ft)waves — under a meter expected (waves — about two feet expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 17°C · seasonal avg 20°C ( · Forecast 63°F · seasonal avg 68°F)

Site hazards: The reef sits in some of the most productive fishing grounds in the lower Bay, so expect angler boat traffic overhead and possible entanglement in lost fishing line on the structure; fly a dive flag. Wannadive reports medium visibility (5-10 m) and low current (under 1 knot). The northwest corner is reserved as an Eternal Reefs memorial area.

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Dive windows this week

Lightest wind: Fri
Sun14:00–19:00 favorable

0.6 m waves · 10 kn wind (2.0 ft waves · 10 kn wind)

Mon8:00–19:00 favorable

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

Tue8:00–19:00 favorable

0.4 m waves · 8 kn wind (1.2 ft waves · 8 kn wind)

Wed8:00–19:00 favorable

0.5 m waves · 9 kn wind (1.7 ft waves · 9 kn wind)

Thu8:00–19:00 favorable

0.3 m waves · 5 kn wind (1.0 ft waves · 5 kn wind)

Fri8:00–19:00 favorable

0.2 m waves · 2 kn wind (0.8 ft waves · 2 kn wind)

Sat8:00–19:00 favorable

0.2 m waves · 3 kn wind (0.7 ft waves · 3 kn wind)

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

First light 6:55 · Sunrise 7:21 · Sunset 18:14 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 4.2 km from site · updated 25 Oct, 13:20 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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Best months, historically

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

  1. January, 54% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 7°C (44°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.4 ft), wind has typically been 21 knots
  2. February, 54% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 7°C (45°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.5 ft), wind has typically been 20 knots
  3. March, 51% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 10°C (50°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.6 ft), wind has typically been 21 knots
  4. April, 60% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 15°C (59°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.3 ft), wind has typically been 19 knots
  5. May, 71% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 20°C (67°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.3 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
  6. June, 90% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 24°C (75°F), waves have typically been 0.5 m (1.7 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots
  7. July, 95% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (83°F), waves have typically been 0.5 m (1.5 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots, historically most favorable
  8. August, 85% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (81°F), waves have typically been 0.6 m (2.0 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots
  9. September, 68% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 24°C (76°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (2.9 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
  10. October, 60% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 20°C (68°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.7 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
  11. November, 61% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 15°C (59°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.2 ft), wind has typically been 19 knots
  12. December, 61% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 9°C (48°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.4 ft), wind has typically been 20 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 recorded at this site

No recorded sightings data for this site yet. Species lists appear as GBIF records and diver reports accumulate.

Fills & rentals nearby

No dive shops mapped within 25 km (16 mi). Know one? Add it to the map.

Data updated July 2026

Site details

Artificial reef built from concrete

reef

The reef sits in some of the most productive fishing grounds in the lower Bay, so expect angler boat traffic overhead and possible entanglement in lost fishing line on the structure; fly a dive flag. Wannadive reports medium visibility (5-10 m) and low current (under 1 knot). The northwest corner is reserved as an Eternal Reefs memorial area.

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