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Moriches Reef

New York, United States
AOW suggested21–24 m (70–80 ft) depthBoat entry7mm or semi-dry + hood typical

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Moriches Reef at a glance

Moriches Reef is an advanced boat dive site in New York, United States with depths of 21.3–24.4 m (70–80 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Scup (porgy), Tautog (blackfish), and American lobster. Recent reports put the water around 16°C (62°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

No window today· next: tomorrow 8:00–18:00 · favorable

Forecast for this hour · 20:00 · run 19 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 62°F · seasonal avg 65°F)

Site hazards: Open Atlantic depth (70-80 ft), current and swell; fishing tackle on wrecks; boat traffic; limited visibility.

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Dive windows this week

Smallest waves: Sat
SunNo window

0.7 m waves · 6 kn wind (2.3 ft waves · 6 kn wind)

Mon8:00–18:00 favorable

0.7 m waves · 13 kn wind (2.4 ft waves · 13 kn wind)

Tue8:00–18:00 favorable

0.8 m waves · 10 kn wind (2.8 ft waves · 10 kn wind)

Wed8:00–18:00 favorable

0.7 m waves · 6 kn wind (2.2 ft waves · 6 kn wind)

Thu8:00–18:00 favorable

0.6 m waves · 8 kn wind (2.0 ft waves · 8 kn wind)

Fri8:00–18:00 favorable

0.6 m waves · 10 kn wind (1.8 ft waves · 10 kn wind)

Sat8:00–18:00 favorable

0.4 m waves · 9 kn wind (1.4 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 6:45 · Sunrise 7:13 · Sunset 17:56 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 2.3 km from site · updated 25 Oct, 01:25 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: Scup (porgy), Tautog (blackfish), Black sea bass
Best time: July-October on calm slack-water days.

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, 30% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 6°C (44°F), waves have typically been 1.7 m (5.5 ft), wind has typically been 22 knots
  2. February, 34% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 5°C (41°F), waves have typically been 1.7 m (5.4 ft), wind has typically been 21 knots
  3. March, 26% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 6°C (42°F), waves have typically been 1.8 m (5.8 ft), wind has typically been 21 knots
  4. April, 40% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 8°C (47°F), waves have typically been 1.5 m (5.1 ft), wind has typically been 19 knots
  5. May, 62% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 13°C (55°F), waves have typically been 1.3 m (4.2 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  6. June, 76% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 18°C (64°F), waves have typically been 1.2 m (3.8 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots
  7. July, 77% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 23°C (73°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.5 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots, historically most favorable
  8. August, 67% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 22°C (72°F), waves have typically been 1.3 m (4.2 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots
  9. September, 51% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 21°C (70°F), waves have typically been 1.5 m (5.0 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  10. October, 49% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 18°C (65°F), waves have typically been 1.6 m (5.1 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
  11. November, 40% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 14°C (57°F), waves have typically been 1.5 m (4.8 ft), wind has typically been 21 knots
  12. December, 31% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 9°C (49°F), waves have typically been 1.7 m (5.6 ft), wind has typically been 22 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

Moriches Reef is an 850-acre NYSDEC artificial reef in the Atlantic Ocean about 2.4 nautical miles south of Moriches Inlet, in 70-80 ft of water. It holds about a dozen sunken vessels plus barges, armored vehicles, Tappan Zee Bridge materials and railcars, with concrete forms added in 2025. A productive advanced boat dive for black sea bass, tautog and scup; visibility typically 10-20 ft. Charter boats such as the Sidekick run from East Moriches.

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Open Atlantic depth (70-80 ft), current and swell; fishing tackle on wrecks; boat traffic; limited visibility.

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