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Tolten

New Jersey, United States
AOW suggested23–29 m (75–95 ft) depthBoat entry7mm or semi-dry + hood typical

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Tolten at a glance

Tolten is an advanced boat dive site in New Jersey, United States with depths of 23–29 m (75–95 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see wreck-associated fish, Lobster, and hydroids and anemones. Recent reports put the water around 17°C (62°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

No window today· next: tomorrow 7:00–17:00 · favorable

Forecast for this hour · 23:00 · run 11 h ago
1.0 m (3.3 ft)waves — about a meter expected (waves — about three feet expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 17°C · seasonal avg 18°C ( · Forecast 62°F · seasonal avg 65°F)

Site hazards: Offshore distance, depth, cold bottom water, current, variable visibility, large wreck navigation, fishing gear/entanglement, sharp wreckage, and possible enclosed spaces near stern structures.

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Dive windows this week

SunNo window

1.2 m waves · 6 kn wind (3.8 ft waves · 6 kn wind)

Mon7:00–17:00 favorable

0.9 m waves · 10 kn wind (3.0 ft waves · 10 kn wind)

Tue7:00–8:00 moderate, 8:00–9:00 favorable, 9:00–12:00 moderate, 12:00–17:00 favorable

1.1 m waves · 13 kn wind (3.6 ft waves · 13 kn wind)

Wed7:00–17:00 favorable

0.8 m waves · 6 kn wind (2.6 ft waves · 6 kn wind)

Thu7:00–15:00 favorable, 15:00–17:00 moderate

0.6 m waves · 11 kn wind (1.9 ft waves · 11 kn wind)

Fri7:00–17:00 favorable

0.6 m waves · 12 kn wind (2.0 ft waves · 12 kn wind)

Sat7:00–10:00 moderate, 10:00–17:00 favorable

0.5 m waves · 12 kn wind (1.6 ft waves · 12 kn wind)

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

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

First light 5:48 · Sunrise 6:16 · Sunset 17:01 · all windows sit within daylight

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 2.4 km from site · updated 25 Oct, 12:25 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: wreck-associated fish, hydroids and anemones
Best time: Best in calm offshore windows with favorable current and visibility; check recent local wreck reports before booking.

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, 87% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 6°C (42°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.1 ft), wind has typically been 12 knots
  2. February, 91% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 5°C (41°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.3 ft), wind has typically been 12 knots
  3. March, 76% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 6°C (43°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.6 ft), wind has typically been 13 knots
  4. April, 87% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 10°C (49°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.1 ft), wind has typically been 12 knots
  5. May, 96% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 14°C (57°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (2.8 ft), wind has typically been 10 knots
  6. June, 97% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 18°C (65°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.5 ft), wind has typically been 11 knots
  7. July, 100% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 22°C (71°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.2 ft), wind has typically been 10 knots, historically most favorable
  8. August, 96% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 22°C (72°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (2.8 ft), wind has typically been 10 knots
  9. September, 87% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 22°C (72°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.6 ft), wind has typically been 10 knots
  10. October, 88% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 18°C (65°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.5 ft), wind has typically been 10 knots
  11. November, 96% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 13°C (56°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.8 ft), wind has typically been 11 knots
  12. December, 90% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 8°C (46°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.1 ft), wind has typically been 11 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 July 2026

Site details

Tolten is the wreck of a Chilean freighter, formerly Lotta, torpedoed by U-404 in March 1942. NJScuba describes the wreck in about 95 ft / 29 m, with stronger structure at the bow and stern and a long contiguous layout. It is an offshore advanced wreck dive with cold water and navigation demands.

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Offshore distance, depth, cold bottom water, current, variable visibility, large wreck navigation, fishing gear/entanglement, sharp wreckage, and possible enclosed spaces near stern structures.

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