How deep is Lonestar?

Lonestar reaches a maximum depth of 21.9 metres (72 feet). 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 Lonestar a shore dive or a boat dive?

Lonestar is a boat dive — access is by boat rather than from shore. 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 Lonestar?

Lonestar is rated as intermediate difficulty, which may not suit new divers. Listed maximum depth is 21.9 metres (72 feet). Access is by boat. Consider your experience level, conditions, and local guidance before planning.

What will I see at Lonestar?

Divers at Lonestar in United States commonly report sightings of Atlantic spadefish, Sheepshead, Red snapper, and Lookdown. Atlantic spadefish, Sheepshead, and Red snapper are recorded as common sightings, while Lookdown is reported only occasionally. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

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Q: What hazards are recorded at Lonestar?

Low visibility is the main issue — TPWD notes diving on its nearshore reef sites may be limited by lack of water clarity. Open-Gulf exposure means current, chop, and weather-dependent conditions. Red snapper thrive on these reefs and the site is fished, so expect fishing boat traffic and possible monofilament/leader entanglement on the structures. Hazards and conditions change, so verify current local information before diving.

Texas, United States

AOW suggestedLow visibility is the main issue22 m (72 ft) depthBoat entry3mm wetsuit typical

Boat dive — see Entry & access.

Lonestar at a glance

Lonestar is an intermediate boat dive site in Texas, United States with depths of up to 21.9 m (72 ft). Typically most favorable Aug · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Atlantic spadefish, Sheepshead, and Red snapper. Recent reports put the water around 26°C (79°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

No window today· next: tomorrow 8:00–19:00 · favorable

Forecast for this hour · 22:00 · run 22 h ago

1.4 m (4.6 ft)waves — about a meter and a half expected (waves — about five feet expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 26°C · seasonal avg 28°C ( · Forecast 79°F · seasonal avg 82°F)

Site hazards: Low visibility is the main issue

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Dive windows this week

Sat

1.1 m waves · 12 kn wind (3.5 ft waves · 12 kn wind)

Sun

1.3 m waves · 12 kn wind (4.1 ft waves · 12 kn wind)

Mon

1.0 m waves · 11 kn wind (3.3 ft waves · 11 kn wind)

Tue

1.3 m waves · 11 kn wind (4.3 ft waves · 11 kn wind)

Wed

0.9 m waves · 9 kn wind (3.0 ft waves · 9 kn wind)

Thu

1.0 m waves · 14 kn wind (3.1 ft waves · 14 kn wind)

Fri

0.9 m waves · 9 kn wind (2.9 ft waves · 9 kn wind)

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

Every forecast dive window each day, site-local time, from wave and wind forecasts. Numbers under each bar are daylight averages.

First light 7:09 · Sunrise 7:33 · Sunset 18:50 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 6.8 km from site · updated 24 Oct, 00:19 GMT-5

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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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: Atlantic spadefish, Sheepshead, Red snapper

Best time: April through October, the prime Texas dive season, when Gulf water is warmest (24-30 C) and visibility is at its seasonal best; calm-wind summer days give the best odds offshore.

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.

January, 34% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 17°C (62°F), waves have typically been 1.6 m (5.2 ft), wind has typically been 19 knots
February, 53% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 17°C (63°F), waves have typically been 1.4 m (4.5 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
March, 47% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 19°C (67°F), waves have typically been 1.4 m (4.7 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
April, 42% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 23°C (73°F), waves have typically been 1.5 m (5.1 ft), wind has typically been 19 knots
May, 51% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 26°C (79°F), waves have typically been 1.3 m (4.3 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
June, 61% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (84°F), waves have typically been 1.3 m (4.2 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
July, 90% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (84°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.4 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots
August, 95% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (86°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.7 ft), wind has typically been 14 knots, historically most favorable
September, 93% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (86°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (3.1 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots
October, 60% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (82°F), waves have typically been 1.3 m (4.2 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots
November, 56% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 24°C (76°F), waves have typically been 1.4 m (4.6 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
December, 59% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 20°C (68°F), waves have typically been 1.3 m (4.4 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots

August 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

Lonestar Reef (MU-770L) sits about 10 nautical miles off Port Aransas in 72 ft (22 m) of water, where the Texas Parks & Wildlife artificial reef program placed three sunken barges; at 31 acres it is among the program's oldest and smallest sites. It serves mainly as a fishing reef rather than a dive destination, but the structure holds fish typical of Texas nearshore artificial reefs, including red snapper, sheepshead, and schooling Atlantic spadefish. Plan around Gulf conditions: nearshore water clarity is often poor, with the warmest water and best visibility from April through October. Boat access only.

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Low visibility is the main issue — TPWD notes diving on its nearshore reef sites may be limited by lack of water clarity. Open-Gulf exposure means current, chop, and weather-dependent conditions. Red snapper thrive on these reefs and the site is fished, so expect fishing boat traffic and possible monofilament/leader entanglement on the structures.

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