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Mohawk

New Jersey, United States
AOW suggested15–24 m (49–80 ft) depthBoat entry7mm or semi-dry + hood typical

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Mohawk at a glance

Mohawk is an 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 red sea anemones, mussels, and wreck-associated fish. Recent reports put the water around 17°C (62°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Favorable window now· until 19:00 · sunset 18:02

Forecast for this hour · 15:00 · run 1 h ago
1.0 m (3.2 ft)waves — about a meter expected (waves — about three feet expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 17°C · seasonal avg 18°C ( · Forecast 62°F · seasonal avg 65°F)

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

Sun14:00–19:00 favorable

1.0 m waves · 7 kn wind (3.3 ft waves · 7 kn wind)

Mon8:00–19:00 favorable

0.8 m waves · 10 kn wind (2.7 ft waves · 10 kn wind)

Tue8:00–18:00 favorable

1.0 m waves · 8 kn wind (3.1 ft waves · 8 kn wind)

Wed8:00–18:00 favorable

0.7 m waves · 5 kn wind (2.3 ft waves · 5 kn wind)

Thu8:00–18:00 favorable

0.5 m waves · 7 kn wind (1.7 ft waves · 7 kn wind)

Fri8:00–18:00 favorable

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

Sat8:00–18:00 favorable

0.4 m waves · 7 kn wind (1.4 ft waves · 7 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 18:02 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 2.9 km from site · updated 25 Oct, 13:24 GMT-4

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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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.

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What Divers Say

Known for: red sea anemones, mussels, 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. January, 87% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 6°C (42°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.1 ft), wind has typically been 12 knots
  2. February, 91% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 5°C (41°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.3 ft), wind has typically been 12 knots
  3. March, 76% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 6°C (43°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.6 ft), wind has typically been 13 knots
  4. April, 87% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 10°C (49°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.1 ft), wind has typically been 12 knots
  5. May, 96% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 14°C (57°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (2.8 ft), wind has typically been 10 knots
  6. June, 97% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 18°C (65°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.5 ft), wind has typically been 11 knots
  7. July, 100% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 22°C (71°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.2 ft), wind has typically been 10 knots, historically most favorable
  8. August, 96% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 22°C (72°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (2.8 ft), wind has typically been 10 knots
  9. September, 87% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 22°C (72°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.6 ft), wind has typically been 10 knots
  10. October, 88% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 18°C (65°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.5 ft), wind has typically been 10 knots
  11. November, 96% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 13°C (56°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.8 ft), wind has typically been 11 knots
  12. December, 90% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 8°C (46°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.1 ft), wind has typically been 11 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 July 2026

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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