IntermediateShore entry

HMS Culloden Wreck

New York, United StatesDirections

Open Water suggested5–8 m depthShore entry3mm wetsuit typical

HMS Culloden Wreck at a glance

HMS Culloden Wreck is an intermediate shore dive site in New York, United States with depths of 4.6–7.6 m (15–25 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Summer flounder (fluke), Tautog (blackfish), and American lobster. Recent reports put the water around 23°C (73°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 2h ago

0.4 mwaves — under half a meter expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 23°C · seasonal avg 21°C

Site hazards: Wreck is hard to find (often only rust stains/scattered hull in sand); silty bottom; boat traffic in Fort Pond Bay; artifact removal/disturbance is illegal (protected NRHP site).

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Dive windows this week

Best: Wed

Fri14:00–20:00

Sat7:00–20:00

Sun7:00–19:00

Mon7:00–19:00

Tue7:00–19:00

Wed7:00–19:00

Thu7:00–19:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 5:56 · Sunrise 6:24 · Sunset 19:04

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 9.0 km from site · graded 2h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Forecast · NOAA tide model

Tide & slack timing

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: Tautog (blackfish), Cunner

Best time: Summer through early fall, calm days; after storms more hull may be exposed.

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.

Jan68%6°C1.2 m
Feb64%5°C1.2 m
Mar67%5°C1.3 m
Apr72%8°C1.1 m
May91%12°C0.9 m
Jun94%17°C0.8 m
Jul100%21°C0.8 m
Aug95%22°C0.9 m
Sep91%21°C1.1 m
Oct82%18°C1.1 m
Nov73%14°C1.1 m
Dec67%9°C1.3 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

Fills & rentals nearby

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Data updated June 2026

Site details

The HMS Culloden, a British 74-gun warship, ran aground and was burned to the waterline off what is now Culloden Point near Montauk on January 24, 1781. In about 15-25 ft of water in Fort Pond Bay, it became New York's first designated underwater preserve and has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1979. It is a shallow shore dive, though notoriously hard to locate—usually only rust stains and scattered hull remain visible; artifact removal is prohibited.

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Wreck is hard to find (often only rust stains/scattered hull in sand); silty bottom; boat traffic in Fort Pond Bay; artifact removal/disturbance is illegal (protected NRHP site).

How deep is HMS Culloden Wreck?

HMS Culloden Wreck ranges from 4.6 to 7.6 metres deep (15–25 feet) — a shallow dive. It is a saltwater site rated as intermediate difficulty. Depths vary across the site, so plan your profile to your training and verify conditions locally.

Is HMS Culloden Wreck a shore dive or a boat dive?

HMS Culloden Wreck is a shore dive — you can enter from land. The entry is recorded as a surf entry. The entry area is recorded as moderately exposed to surge. No facilities are recorded at the site, and cell service is recorded as good. Entry details and parking notes, where known, are listed in the access section of this page.

Can beginners dive HMS Culloden Wreck?

HMS Culloden Wreck is rated as intermediate difficulty, which may not suit new divers. Listed depths run from 4.6 to 7.6 metres (15–25 feet). Access is from shore, with the entry recorded as a surf entry. Consider your experience level, conditions, and local guidance before planning.

When is the best time to dive HMS Culloden Wreck?

Summer through early fall, calm days; after storms more hull may be exposed. None; weather-dependent. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.

What will I see at HMS Culloden Wreck?

Divers at HMS Culloden Wreck in United States commonly report sightings of Summer flounder (fluke), Tautog (blackfish), American lobster, Black sea bass, and Cunner. Tautog (blackfish) and Cunner are recorded as common sightings, while Summer flounder (fluke), American lobster, and Black sea bass are reported only occasionally. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

What hazards are recorded at HMS Culloden Wreck?

Wreck is hard to find (often only rust stains/scattered hull in sand); silty bottom; boat traffic in Fort Pond Bay; artifact removal/disturbance is illegal (protected NRHP site). Hazards and conditions change, so verify current local information before diving.

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