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Lizzie D (Rum Runner)

New York, United States
Open Water suggested18–24 m depthBoat entry5mm wetsuit typical

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Lizzie D (Rum Runner) at a glance

Lizzie D (Rum Runner) is a intermediate boat dive site in New York, United States with depths of 18–24.4 m (59–80 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Black sea bass, Tautog (blackfish), and Lobster. Recent reports put the water around 22°C (71°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 4h ago
0.9 mwaves — under a meter expected

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

Site hazards: Broken glass and silt inside the hull, debris from the collapsed upper deck, currents, boat traffic, cold water.

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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
Thu6:00–21:00
Fri6:00–21:00
Sat6:00–21:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 5:15 · Sunrise 5:46 · Sunset 20:15

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 8.6 km from site · graded 4h 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.

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What Divers Say

Known for: Black sea bass, Tautog (blackfish), Cunner
Best time: Summer, when water warms and visibility improves.

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. Jan42%6°C1.4 m
  2. Feb49%5°C1.4 m
  3. Mar38%6°C1.5 m
  4. Apr47%9°C1.3 m
  5. May70%13°C1.1 m
  6. Jun74%18°C1.0 m
  7. Jul82%22°C1.0 m
  8. Aug72%22°C1.1 m
  9. Sep59%22°C1.3 m
  10. Oct54%18°C1.3 m
  11. Nov51%13°C1.2 m
  12. Dec41%9°C1.4 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

  • Black sea bassCommonly seen
  • Tautog (blackfish)Commonly seen
  • LobsterOccasionally seen
  • CunnerCommonly seen
  • Sea robinOccasionally seen

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Site details

The wreck of the Lizzie D, a 122-gross-ton tugboat that sank on 19 October 1922 carrying a contraband cargo of Prohibition-era whiskey. The 'Rum Runner' rests upright and largely intact in about 80 feet of water roughly eight miles southeast of Atlantic Beach Inlet. Its moderate depth and proximity to shore make it a popular summer wreck dive; bottles have historically been recovered from the wreck.

boatwreck

Broken glass and silt inside the hull, debris from the collapsed upper deck, currents, boat traffic, cold water.

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