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Mohawk

New Jersey, United States
AOW suggested15–24 m depthBoat entry5mm wetsuit typical

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Mohawk at a glance

Mohawk is a advanced boat dive site in New Jersey, United States with depths of 15–24.4 m (49–80 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see lobster, mussels, and red sea anemones. Recent reports put the water around 22°C (71°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 5h ago
1.0 mwaves — about a meter expected

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

Site hazards: Large scattered wreck field, current, cold water, low or variable visibility, fishing line, sharp metal, possible overhead-like swim-throughs, and boat traffic. Do not confuse with nearby R.C. Mohawk or older Mohawk wrecks.

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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 5:17 · Sunrise 5:48 · Sunset 20:15

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 2.9 km from site · graded 5h 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: mussels, red sea anemones, wreck-associated fish
Best time: Best in calm offshore windows, often summer through fall when New Jersey wreck visibility and sea state are most favorable.

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. Jan87%6°C0.9 m
  2. Feb91%5°C1.0 m
  3. Mar76%6°C1.1 m
  4. Apr87%10°C0.9 m
  5. May96%14°C0.9 m
  6. Jun97%18°C0.8 m
  7. Jul100%22°C0.7 m
  8. Aug96%22°C0.8 m
  9. Sep87%22°C1.1 m
  10. Oct88%18°C1.1 m
  11. Nov96%13°C0.8 m
  12. Dec90%8°C0.9 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

  • lobsterOccasionally seen
  • musselsCommonly seen
  • red sea anemonesCommonly seen
  • wreck-associated fishCommonly seen

Fills & rentals nearby

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Site details

Mohawk is the wreck of a 387 ft Clyde-Mallory/Ward Line passenger-cargo liner sunk after a 1935 collision. The wreck is a large debris field with bow and stern structure remaining and a max depth around 80 ft / 24 m. It is an established New Jersey boat wreck, separate from R.C. Mohawk and older Mohawk records.

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Large scattered wreck field, current, cold water, low or variable visibility, fishing line, sharp metal, possible overhead-like swim-throughs, and boat traffic. Do not confuse with nearby R.C. Mohawk or older Mohawk wrecks.

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