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Sandy Hook - ANASTASIA

New Jersey, United States
Open Water suggestedNew Jersey offshore reef/wreck diving10–18 m depthBoat entry5mm wetsuit typical

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Sandy Hook - ANASTASIA at a glance

Sandy Hook - ANASTASIA is a boat dive site in New Jersey, United States with depths of 9.8–18 m (32–59 ft). Typically most favorable Jul–Aug · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Tautog (blackfish), Black sea bass, and Cunner. Recent reports put the water around 22°C (71°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 6h ago
0.7 mwaves — under a meter expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 22°C · seasonal avg 27°C

Site hazards: New Jersey offshore reef/wreck diving

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Dive windows this week

Best: Sat
Mon6:00–21:00
Tue6:00–21:00
Wed6:00–21:00
Thu6:00–21:00
Fri6:00–21:00
Sat6:00–21:00
Sun6:00–21:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 5:18 · Sunrise 5:49 · Sunset 20:15

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 5.1 km from site · graded 6h 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: Tautog (blackfish), Black sea bass, Cunner
Best time: May through October is the prime season; late summer brings the warmest water and best visibility. Winter diving requires drysuit and experience.

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. Jan89%4°C0.5 m
  2. Feb92%4°C0.5 m
  3. Mar87%7°C0.6 m
  4. Apr91%11°C0.5 m
  5. May97%17°C0.5 m
  6. Jun97%22°C0.4 m
  7. Jul99%27°C0.3 m
  8. Aug99%26°C0.4 m
  9. Sep98%23°C0.6 m
  10. Oct95%18°C0.5 m
  11. Nov98%12°C0.4 m
  12. Dec91%5°C0.5 m

July and August havetypically 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

  • Tautog (blackfish)Commonly seen
  • Black sea bassCommonly seen
  • CunnerCommonly seen
  • American lobsterCommonly seen
  • Summer flounder (fluke)Seasonal
  • Scup (porgy)Commonly seen
  • Blue musselCommonly seen
  • Rock crabCommonly seen

Fills & rentals nearby

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Site details

Artificial reef built from "Anastasia" (historic discovery) VESSEL NJDEP deployment record: Ship, material: "Anastasia" (historic discovery) VESSEL.

reefwreck

New Jersey offshore reef/wreck diving — cold water (near-freezing at depth in winter, mid-70s F at surface in summer) with thermoclines; limited visibility (often 5-20 ft); currents and surge; heavy fishing pressure means monofilament line and hanging gear on structure (cutting tool essential); boat traffic (SMB and dive flag required); structures may have sharp edges and unstable sections.

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