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Moriches Reef

New York, United States
AOW suggested21–24 m depthBoat entry5mm wetsuit typical

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Moriches Reef at a glance

Moriches Reef is a 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 Black sea bass, Tautog (blackfish), and Scup (porgy). Recent reports put the water around 21°C (70°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 3h ago
1.0 mwaves — about a meter expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 21°C · seasonal avg 23°C

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

Best: Mon
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 5:11 · Sunrise 5:42 · Sunset 20:12

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 2.3 km from site · graded 3h 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: Black sea bass, Tautog (blackfish), Scup (porgy)
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. Jan30%6°C1.7 m
  2. Feb34%5°C1.7 m
  3. Mar26%6°C1.8 m
  4. Apr40%8°C1.5 m
  5. May62%13°C1.3 m
  6. Jun76%18°C1.1 m
  7. Jul77%23°C1.1 m
  8. Aug67%22°C1.3 m
  9. Sep51%21°C1.5 m
  10. Oct49%18°C1.6 m
  11. Nov40%14°C1.4 m
  12. Dec31%9°C1.7 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

  • Black sea bassCommonly seen
  • Tautog (blackfish)Commonly seen
  • Scup (porgy)Commonly seen
  • Summer flounder (fluke)Occasionally seen
  • American lobsterOccasionally seen

Fills & rentals nearby

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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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