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Great Egg - Jersey Fresh Seafood Festival Reef

New Jersey, United States
Open Water suggestedNew Jersey offshore reef/wreck diving14–16 m (45–52 ft) depthBoat entry7mm or semi-dry + hood typical

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Great Egg - Jersey Fresh Seafood Festival Reef at a glance

Great Egg - Jersey Fresh Seafood Festival Reef is a boat dive site in New Jersey, United States with depths of 13.7–15.8 m (45–52 ft). Typically most favorable Jun · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Cunner, Summer flounder (fluke), and Black sea bass. Recent reports put the water around 17°C (62°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Next window today· 8:00–19:00 · favorable · sunset 18:03

Forecast for this hour · 2:00 · run 12 h ago
1.0 m (3.4 ft)waves — about a meter expected (waves — about three feet expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 17°C · seasonal avg 19°C ( · Forecast 62°F · seasonal avg 66°F)

Site hazards: New Jersey offshore reef/wreck diving

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Dive windows this week

Smallest waves: Sat
Mon8:00–19:00 favorable

1.0 m waves · 12 kn wind (3.1 ft waves · 12 kn wind)

Tue8:00–19:00 favorable

1.1 m waves · 15 kn wind (3.6 ft waves · 15 kn wind)

Wed8:00–19:00 favorable

0.9 m waves · 8 kn wind (3.0 ft waves · 8 kn wind)

Thu8:00–18:00 favorable

0.6 m waves · 6 kn wind (2.0 ft waves · 6 kn wind)

Fri8:00–18:00 favorable

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

Sat8:00–18:00 favorable

0.5 m waves · 6 kn wind (1.6 ft waves · 6 kn wind)

SunNot in the forecast yet

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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 6:51 · Sunrise 7:18 · Sunset 18:03 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 3.5 km from site · updated 25 Oct, 13:22 GMT-4

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

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What Divers Say

Known for: Cunner, Black sea bass, Scup (porgy)
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. January, 33% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 6°C (42°F), waves have typically been 1.4 m (4.5 ft), wind has typically been 22 knots
  2. February, 39% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 5°C (41°F), waves have typically been 1.4 m (4.7 ft), wind has typically been 20 knots
  3. March, 30% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 7°C (44°F), waves have typically been 1.6 m (5.1 ft), wind has typically been 21 knots
  4. April, 48% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 11°C (51°F), waves have typically been 1.4 m (4.4 ft), wind has typically been 20 knots
  5. May, 68% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 15°C (59°F), waves have typically been 1.2 m (3.9 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  6. June, 77% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 20°C (67°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.5 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots, historically most favorable
  7. July, 76% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 24°C (75°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.2 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots
  8. August, 70% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 23°C (73°F), waves have typically been 1.2 m (4.0 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots
  9. September, 53% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 23°C (73°F), waves have typically been 1.5 m (5.0 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  10. October, 48% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 19°C (66°F), waves have typically been 1.5 m (4.8 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
  11. November, 46% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 14°C (57°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 8°C (47°F), waves have typically been 1.4 m (4.5 ft), wind has typically been 21 knots

June 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

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 M-551 Sheridan Light Tank NJDEP deployment record: Military vehicle, material: M-551 Sheridan Light Tank, deployed 1996.

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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