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Little Egg - Absecon Saltwater Sportsman Memorial Reef

New Jersey, United States
Open Water suggestedNew Jersey offshore reef/wreck diving16–17 m depthBoat entry3mm wetsuit typical

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Little Egg - Absecon Saltwater Sportsman Memorial Reef at a glance

Little Egg - Absecon Saltwater Sportsman Memorial Reef is a boat dive site in New Jersey, United States with depths of 15.8–17.1 m (52–56 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Tautog (blackfish), Black sea bass, and Cunner. Recent reports put the water around 22°C (72°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 6h ago
0.7 mwaves — under a meter expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 22°C · seasonal avg 23°C

Site hazards: New Jersey offshore reef/wreck diving

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Dive windows this week

Best: Fri
Mon6:00–21:00
Tue6:00–21:00
Wed6:00–21:00
Thu6:00–21:00
Fri6:00–21:00
Sat6:00–21:00
Sun6:00–21:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 5:21 · Sunrise 5:52 · Sunset 20:14

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 3.8 km from site · graded 6h 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: Tautog (blackfish), Black sea bass, Cunner
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. Jan35%6°C1.5 m
  2. Feb32%5°C1.5 m
  3. Mar28%6°C1.6 m
  4. Apr43%9°C1.4 m
  5. May67%14°C1.3 m
  6. Jun71%18°C1.1 m
  7. Jul76%23°C1.0 m
  8. Aug65%22°C1.3 m
  9. Sep44%22°C1.6 m
  10. Oct46%19°C1.6 m
  11. Nov44%14°C1.3 m
  12. Dec42%9°C1.5 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

  • Tautog (blackfish)Commonly seen
  • Black sea bassCommonly seen
  • CunnerCommonly seen
  • American lobsterCommonly seen
  • Summer flounder (fluke)Seasonal
  • Scup (porgy)Commonly seen
  • Blue musselCommonly seen
  • Rock crabCommonly seen

Fills & rentals nearby

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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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