How deep is Mustang Island Liberty Ship?

Mustang Island Liberty Ship ranges from 25 to 33.5 metres deep (82–110 feet) — a deep dive at its limit. It is a saltwater site rated as advanced difficulty. Depths vary across the site, so plan your profile to your training and verify conditions locally.

Is Mustang Island Liberty Ship a shore dive or a boat dive?

Mustang Island Liberty Ship is a boat dive — access is by boat rather than from shore. 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 Mustang Island Liberty Ship?

Mustang Island Liberty Ship is rated as advanced difficulty, which may not suit new divers. Listed depths run from 25 to 33.5 metres (82–110 feet). Access is by boat. Consider your experience level, conditions, and local guidance before planning.

What will I see at Mustang Island Liberty Ship?

Divers at Mustang Island Liberty Ship in United States commonly report sightings of Amberjack, Butterflyfish, Grouper (incl. rock hind), Snapper, and Triggerfish. Grouper (incl. rock hind) is recorded as common sightings, while Amberjack, Butterflyfish, Snapper, and Triggerfish are reported only occasionally. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

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Mustang Island Liberty Ship

Q: What hazards are recorded at Mustang Island Liberty Ship?

Depth: the entire dive is deeper than about 25 m, with the seabed at 33-34 m. The reef is a documented fishing spot, so expect angling boat traffic overhead and possible lost line and tackle on the wrecks. Sharks (blacktip, tiger, dusky, hammerhead) are among the species TPWD lists at its artificial reef sites. Open-Gulf location 18 nm offshore. Hazards and conditions change, so verify current local information before diving.

Texas, United States

AOW suggestedDepth25–34 m depthBoat entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

Boat dive — see Entry & access.

Mustang Island Liberty Ship at a glance

Mustang Island Liberty Ship is an advanced boat dive site in Texas, United States with depths of 25–33.5 m (82–110 ft). Typically most favorable Aug · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Amberjack, Butterflyfish, and Grouper (incl. rock hind). Recent reports put the water around 30°C (86°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 1h ago

1.1 mwaves — about a meter expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 30°C · seasonal avg 30°C

Site hazards: Depth

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Dive windows this week

Best: Wed

Fri12:00–18:00

Sat7:00–19:00

Sun7:00–19:00

Mon7:00–19:00

Tue7:00–19:00

Wed7:00–19:00

Thu7:00–19:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 5:47 · Sunrise 6:11 · Sunset 18:36

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 6.3 km from site · graded 1h 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: Grouper (incl. rock hind), Astrangia hard coral

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.

Jan34%17°C1.6 m
Feb53%17°C1.4 m
Mar47%19°C1.4 m
Apr42%23°C1.5 m
May51%26°C1.3 m
Jun61%29°C1.3 m
Jul90%29°C1.0 m
Aug95%30°C0.8 m
Sep93%30°C0.9 m
Oct60%28°C1.3 m
Nov56%24°C1.4 m
Dec59%20°C1.3 m

August 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

Fills & rentals nearby

No dive shops mapped within 25 km. Know one? Add it to the map.

Data updated July 2026

Site details

Mustang Island Liberty Ship is a dive site located in United States. Depths run to roughly 34 m. The site is reached by boat.

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Depth — the entire dive is deeper than about 25 m, with the seabed at 33-34 m. The reef is a documented fishing spot, so expect angling boat traffic overhead and possible lost line and tackle on the wrecks. Sharks (blacktip, tiger, dusky, hammerhead) are among the species TPWD lists at its artificial reef sites. Open-Gulf location 18 nm offshore.

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