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Gypsum Prince

Delaware, United States
AOW suggested15–24 m depthBoat entry3mm wetsuit typical

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Gypsum Prince at a glance

Gypsum Prince is a advanced boat dive site in Delaware, United States with depths of 14.6–24.4 m (48–80 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see American lobster, Tautog (blackfish), and Black sea bass. Recent reports put the water around 26°C (78°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 2h ago
0.6 mwaves — under a meter expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 26°C · seasonal avg 27°C

Site hazards: Strong tidal currents at the bay mouth, sharp jagged steel, low visibility on the outgoing tide, fishing line over the wreckage

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Dive windows this week

Best: Sun
Sun6:00–21:00
Mon6:00–21:00
Tue6:00–21:00
Wed6:00–21:00
Thu7:00–21:00
Fri7:00–21:00
Sat7:00–21:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 5:26 · Sunrise 5:56 · Sunset 20:17

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 2.6 km from site · graded 2h 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: American lobster, Tautog (blackfish), Black sea bass
Best time: May through October at slack tide

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. Jan56%4°C0.8 m
  2. Feb58%5°C0.8 m
  3. Mar52%7°C0.9 m
  4. Apr69%12°C0.8 m
  5. May88%18°C0.7 m
  6. Jun89%23°C0.6 m
  7. Jul94%27°C0.5 m
  8. Aug91%26°C0.6 m
  9. Sep92%24°C0.7 m
  10. Oct73%18°C0.7 m
  11. Nov64%13°C0.8 m
  12. Dec63%6°C0.8 m

July 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

  • American lobsterCommonly seen
  • Tautog (blackfish)Commonly seen
  • Black sea bassCommonly seen
  • Frilled anemoneCommonly seen
  • Striped bassSeasonal

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Site details

A British-built freighter that sank in 1942 after colliding with the tanker Voco at the end of the Harbor of Refuge breakwater off Cape Henlopen, then was wire-dragged and demolished as a navigation hazard. The wreck today is a sprawling field of twisted plates and machinery on sand in roughly 50-80 ft of water that shelters lobster, tautog and sea bass. Its position at the bay mouth means strong currents, and local charters dive it at slack tide.

boatwreck

Strong tidal currents at the bay mouth, sharp jagged steel, low visibility on the outgoing tide, fishing line over the wreckage

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