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Pinthis Wreck

Massachusetts, United States
AOW suggested32 m (105 ft) depthBoat entry7mm or semi-dry + hood typical

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Pinthis Wreck at a glance

Pinthis Wreck is an advanced boat dive site in Massachusetts, United States with depths of up to 32 m (105 ft). Typically most favorable Jul–Aug · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Cunner, Atlantic cod, and Frilled anemone. Recent reports put the water around 14°C (57°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Favorable window now· until 18:00 · sunset 17:44

Forecast for this hour · 10:00 · run 20 h ago
0.5 m (1.6 ft)waves — under a meter expected (waves — about two feet expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 14°C · seasonal avg 16°C ( · Forecast 57°F · seasonal avg 60°F)

Site hazards: Depth (~100-105 ft); overhead environment - wreck is upside down with penetrable interior chambers; monofilament and fishing gear; cold water; offshore boat traffic.

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Dive windows this week

Smallest waves: Sat
Mon8:00–18:00 favorable

0.5 m waves · 9 kn wind (1.5 ft waves · 9 kn wind)

Tue8:00–18:00 favorable

1.0 m waves · 11 kn wind (3.4 ft waves · 11 kn wind)

Wed8:00–18:00 favorable

0.5 m waves · 3 kn wind (1.7 ft waves · 3 kn wind)

Thu8:00–18:00 favorable

0.4 m waves · 14 kn wind (1.4 ft waves · 14 kn wind)

Fri8:00–18:00 favorable

0.4 m waves · 13 kn wind (1.2 ft waves · 13 kn wind)

Sat8:00–18:00 favorable

0.1 m waves · 7 kn wind (0.4 ft waves · 7 kn wind)

SunNot in the forecast yet

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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 6:39 · Sunrise 7:08 · Sunset 17:44 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 6.2 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: Cunner, Frilled anemone, American lobster
Best time: June-October; rocky/sandy bottom often gives better-than-average New England visibility (30 ft+)

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, 84% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 5°C (41°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (2.9 ft), wind has typically been 14 knots
  2. February, 82% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 4°C (39°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (2.8 ft), wind has typically been 14 knots
  3. March, 81% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 4°C (40°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (3.0 ft), wind has typically been 14 knots
  4. April, 92% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 7°C (44°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.2 ft), wind has typically been 13 knots
  5. May, 96% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 11°C (53°F), waves have typically been 0.6 m (2.0 ft), wind has typically been 12 knots
  6. June, 96% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 16°C (61°F), waves have typically been 0.4 m (1.3 ft), wind has typically been 11 knots
  7. July, 100% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 18°C (64°F), waves have typically been 0.4 m (1.1 ft), wind has typically been 11 knots, historically most favorable
  8. August, 100% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 19°C (66°F), waves have typically been 0.4 m (1.3 ft), wind has typically been 10 knots, historically most favorable
  9. September, 93% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 19°C (66°F), waves have typically been 0.5 m (1.8 ft), wind has typically been 10 knots
  10. October, 90% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 16°C (60°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.3 ft), wind has typically been 11 knots
  11. November, 90% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 11°C (53°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.4 ft), wind has typically been 13 knots
  12. December, 88% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 8°C (46°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.5 ft), wind has typically been 13 knots

July and August have 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 Pinthis, a 206-ft steel coastal tanker, was rammed by the passenger liner Fairfax in dense fog on 10 June 1930 and sank in flames with all 19 crew lost. She lies turtled (upside down) in roughly 100-105 feet of water off Scituate on a rock-and-sand bottom that often yields 30 ft+ visibility, with several interior chambers accessible to trained wreck divers. It is one of the South Shore's classic advanced boat dives.

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Depth (~100-105 ft); overhead environment - wreck is upside down with penetrable interior chambers; monofilament and fishing gear; cold water; offshore boat traffic.

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