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Tolten

New Jersey, United States
AOW suggested23–29 m depthBoat entry3mm wetsuit typical

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Tolten at a glance

Tolten is a 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 hydroids and anemones, lobster, and wreck-associated fish. Recent reports put the water around 23°C (73°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 3h ago
1.0 mwaves — about a meter expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 23°C · seasonal avg 22°C

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

Best: Sun
Sun5:00–20:00
Mon5:00–20:00
Tue5:00–20:00
Wed5:00–16:00
Thu5:00–20:00
Fri5:00–20:00
Sat5:00–20:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 4:17 · Sunrise 4:48 · Sunset 19:14

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 2.4 km from site · graded 3h 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: hydroids and anemones, wreck-associated fish
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. Jan87%6°C0.9 m
  2. Feb91%5°C1.0 m
  3. Mar76%6°C1.1 m
  4. Apr87%10°C0.9 m
  5. May96%14°C0.9 m
  6. Jun97%18°C0.8 m
  7. Jul100%22°C0.7 m
  8. Aug96%22°C0.8 m
  9. Sep87%22°C1.1 m
  10. Oct88%18°C1.1 m
  11. Nov96%13°C0.8 m
  12. Dec90%8°C0.9 m

July 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

  • hydroids and anemonesCommonly seen
  • lobsterOccasionally seen
  • wreck-associated fishCommonly seen

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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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