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Ocean Wave Wreck

Wisconsin, United States
AOW suggestedDepth ~110 ft30–34 m (98–112 ft) depthBoat entry

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Ocean Wave Wreck at a glance

Ocean Wave Wreck is an advanced boat dive site in Wisconsin, United States with depths of 30–34 m (98–112 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Quagga mussel and Round goby. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Next window today· 8:00–18:00 · favorable & moderate · sunset 17:45

Wind forecast for this hour · 5:00 · run 4 h ago
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Site hazards: Depth ~110 ft · Very cold water below the thermocline · Open-lake conditions two miles offshore

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Dive windows this week

Mon8:00–11:00 moderate, 11:00–18:00 favorable

10 kn wind (10 kn wind)

Tue8:00–14:00 favorable, 14:00–18:00 moderate

10 kn wind (10 kn wind)

Wed8:00–9:00 favorable, 9:00–10:00 moderate, 10:00–17:00 favorable, 17:00–18:00 moderate

10 kn wind (10 kn wind)

Thu8:00–9:00 moderate, 9:00–18:00 favorable

8 kn wind (8 kn wind)

Fri8:00–9:00 favorable, 9:00–10:00 moderate, 10:00–18:00 favorable

10 kn wind (10 kn wind)

Sat8:00–18:00 favorable

6 kn wind (6 kn wind)

Sun8:00–18:00 favorable

4 kn wind (4 kn wind)

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

Every forecast dive window each day, site-local time, from wind forecasts. Numbers under each bar are daylight averages.

First light 6:48 · Sunrise 7:19 · Sunset 17:45 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo wind · updated 26 Oct, 00:20 GMT-5

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

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What Divers Say

Known for: Quagga mussel, Round goby
Best time: June-September on calm 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, 57% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 13 knots
  2. February, 52% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 14 knots
  3. March, 43% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 14 knots
  4. April, 44% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 14 knots
  5. May, 74% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 12 knots
  6. June, 71% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 12 knots
  7. July, 86% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 10 knots, historically most favorable
  8. August, 85% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 11 knots
  9. September, 83% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 11 knots
  10. October, 59% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 14 knots
  11. November, 50% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 14 knots
  12. December, 56% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 14 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

The Ocean Wave was an 1860-built scow schooner with a rare eagle figurehead that sank in 20 minutes after striking floating timber in 1869, loaded with quarried stone. She sits upright in 110 feet of water two miles off Whitefish Point, Door County, her lower hull embedded in sand that alternately covers and uncovers hull structure, rigging and cargo. Bow and stern ramps and the stern cabin area remain well preserved, making this a rewarding advanced boat dive.

boatwreck

Depth ~110 ft

Very cold water below the thermocline

Open-lake conditions two miles offshore

Shifting sand can expose snag points

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