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Lizzie D (Rum Runner)

New York, United States
Open Water suggested18–24 m (59–80 ft) depthBoat entry7mm or semi-dry + hood typical

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Lizzie D (Rum Runner) at a glance

Lizzie D (Rum Runner) is an 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 Sea robin, Cunner, and Tautog (blackfish). Recent reports put the water around 16°C (61°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Favorable window now· until 18:00 · sunset 17:59

Forecast for this hour · 16:00 · run 2 h ago
0.7 m (2.2 ft)waves — under a meter expected (waves — about two feet expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 16°C · seasonal avg 18°C ( · Forecast 61°F · seasonal avg 65°F)

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

Mon14:00–18:00 favorable

0.7 m waves · 12 kn wind (2.2 ft waves · 12 kn wind)

Tue8:00–18:00 favorable

0.8 m waves · 13 kn wind (2.5 ft waves · 13 kn wind)

Wed8:00–18:00 favorable

0.6 m waves · 4 kn wind (2.0 ft waves · 4 kn wind)

Thu8:00–18:00 favorable

0.5 m waves · 9 kn wind (1.7 ft waves · 9 kn wind)

Fri8:00–18:00 favorable

0.5 m waves · 10 kn wind (1.7 ft waves · 10 kn wind)

Sat8:00–18:00 favorable

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

Sun8:00–18:00 favorable

0.6 m waves · 11 kn wind (1.9 ft waves · 11 kn wind)

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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 6:49 · Sunrise 7:17 · Sunset 17:59 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 8.6 km from site · updated 26 Oct, 13:27 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, Tautog (blackfish), Black sea bass
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. January, 42% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 6°C (43°F), waves have typically been 1.4 m (4.6 ft), wind has typically been 21 knots
  2. February, 49% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 5°C (41°F), waves have typically been 1.4 m (4.5 ft), wind has typically been 20 knots
  3. March, 38% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 6°C (43°F), waves have typically been 1.5 m (5.0 ft), wind has typically been 21 knots
  4. April, 47% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 9°C (48°F), waves have typically been 1.3 m (4.4 ft), wind has typically been 20 knots
  5. May, 70% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 13°C (56°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.7 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  6. June, 74% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 18°C (64°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.4 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  7. July, 82% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 22°C (72°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.2 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots, historically most favorable
  8. August, 72% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 22°C (72°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.7 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots
  9. September, 59% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 22°C (71°F), waves have typically been 1.3 m (4.4 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  10. October, 54% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 18°C (65°F), waves have typically been 1.3 m (4.4 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
  11. November, 51% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 13°C (56°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 9°C (47°F), waves have typically been 1.4 m (4.7 ft), wind has typically been 21 knots

July 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 June 2026

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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