How deep is Matinecock Reef?

Matinecock Reef ranges from 9.1 to 12.2 metres deep (30–40 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 Matinecock Reef a shore dive or a boat dive?

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

Matinecock Reef is rated as intermediate difficulty, which may not suit new divers. Listed depths run from 9.1 to 12.2 metres (30–40 feet). Access is by boat. Consider your experience level, conditions, and local guidance before planning.

When is the best time to dive Matinecock Reef?

Summer and fall on slack tide. Weather-limited in winter. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.

What will I see at Matinecock Reef?

Divers at Matinecock Reef in United States commonly report sightings of Black sea bass, Scup (porgy), American lobster, Tautog (blackfish), and Summer flounder (fluke). Black sea bass, Scup (porgy), and Tautog (blackfish) are recorded as common sightings, while American lobster and Summer flounder (fluke) 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 Matinecock Reef?

Long Island Sound current and boat traffic; reduced visibility on tides; fishing tackle on structure. Hazards and conditions change, so verify current local information before diving.

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IntermediateBoat entry

Matinecock Reef

New York, United States

Open Water suggested9–12 m depthBoat entry

Boat dive — see Entry & access.

Matinecock Reef at a glance

Matinecock Reef is an intermediate boat dive site in New York, United States with depths of 9.1–12.2 m (30–40 ft). Typically most favorable May–Sep · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Black sea bass, Scup (porgy), and American lobster. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 2h ago

0.0 mwaves — under half a meter expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point

Site hazards: Long Island Sound current and boat traffic; reduced visibility on tides; fishing tackle on structure.

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Dive windows this week

Best: Fri

Fri14:00–20:00

Sat7:00–20:00

Sun7:00–20:00

Mon7:00–20:00

Tue7:00–20:00

Wed7:00–20:00

Thu7:00–19:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 6:03 · Sunrise 6:31 · Sunset 19:10

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 5.4 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: Black sea bass, Scup (porgy), Tautog (blackfish)

Best time: Summer and fall on slack tide.

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.

Jan100%5°C0.3 m
Feb99%4°C0.3 m
Mar98%5°C0.3 m
Apr98%9°C0.3 m
May100%14°C0.2 m
Jun100%19°C0.2 m
Jul100%24°C0.1 m
Aug100%24°C0.2 m
Sep100%22°C0.2 m
Oct99%18°C0.2 m
Nov100%13°C0.2 m
Dec98%7°C0.3 m

January, May, June, July, August, September, and November havetypically 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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Site details

Matinecock Reef is a 41-acre NYSDEC artificial reef in Long Island Sound about 0.5 nautical miles north of Peacock Point, in 30-40 ft of water. Built from a barge and seven pontoons with concrete slabs added in 2025, it provides moderate relief for tautog, black sea bass and scup. Visibility is typically 10-20 ft and tide-dependent—an intermediate Sound boat dive.

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Long Island Sound current and boat traffic; reduced visibility on tides; fishing tackle on structure.

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