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Triangle Reef

Virginia, United States
AOW suggestedDepth (~100 ft)21–30 m (69–98 ft) depthBoat entry5mm wetsuit typical

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Triangle Reef at a glance

Triangle Reef is an advanced boat dive site in Virginia, United States with depths of 21–30 m (69–98 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Amberjack, Tautog, and Sand tiger shark. Recent reports put the water around 18°C (64°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Favorable window now· until 18:00 · sunset 17:12

Forecast for this hour · 12:00 · run 11 h ago
1.9 m (6.1 ft)waves — about two meters expected (waves — about six feet expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 18°C · seasonal avg 20°C ( · Forecast 64°F · seasonal avg 68°F)

Site hazards: Depth (~100 ft) · Offshore currents · Fishing line and nets on hulks

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Dive windows this week

Lightest wind: Fri
Sun7:00–18:00 favorable

1.9 m waves · 13 kn wind (6.2 ft waves · 13 kn wind)

Mon7:00–18:00 favorable

1.4 m waves · 12 kn wind (4.7 ft waves · 12 kn wind)

Tue7:00–18:00 favorable

1.1 m waves · 15 kn wind (3.6 ft waves · 15 kn wind)

Wed7:00–18:00 favorable

1.1 m waves · 13 kn wind (3.7 ft waves · 13 kn wind)

Thu7:00–18:00 favorable

0.9 m waves · 8 kn wind (2.9 ft waves · 8 kn wind)

Fri7:00–18:00 favorable

0.7 m waves · 3 kn wind (2.3 ft waves · 3 kn wind)

Sat7:00–18:00 favorable

0.8 m waves · 6 kn wind (2.5 ft waves · 6 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 5:52 · Sunrise 6:18 · Sunset 17:12 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 6.5 km from site · updated 25 Oct, 00:27 GMT-5

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: Tautog, Summer flounder, Black sea bass
Best time: June through October when Gulf Stream eddies bring warmer, clearer water offshore.

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, 41% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 8°C (47°F), waves have typically been 1.4 m (4.6 ft), wind has typically been 22 knots
  2. February, 36% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 7°C (45°F), waves have typically been 1.5 m (4.9 ft), wind has typically been 20 knots
  3. March, 35% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 9°C (47°F), waves have typically been 1.6 m (5.1 ft), wind has typically been 21 knots
  4. April, 42% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 12°C (53°F), waves have typically been 1.3 m (4.4 ft), wind has typically been 19 knots
  5. May, 62% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 15°C (60°F), waves have typically been 1.3 m (4.1 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
  6. June, 81% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 19°C (67°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.2 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots
  7. July, 82% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 23°C (74°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.1 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots, historically most favorable
  8. August, 68% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 24°C (74°F), waves have typically been 1.2 m (4.0 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots
  9. September, 49% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 23°C (74°F), waves have typically been 1.7 m (5.4 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  10. October, 44% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 20°C (68°F), waves have typically been 1.6 m (5.2 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
  11. November, 49% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 16°C (61°F), waves have typically been 1.3 m (4.3 ft), wind has typically been 20 knots
  12. December, 47% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 12°C (53°F), waves have typically been 1.4 m (4.7 ft), wind has typically been 20 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

Triangle Reef (the 'Triangle Wrecks') is one of Virginia's signature offshore dive areas, a VMRC artificial reef 16.5 nautical miles from the Chesapeake Light Tower. Four Liberty ships stripped to their main decks and a Coast Guard cutter sit on a roughly 100 ft bottom with 28-32 ft of relief, drawing sea bass, tautog, spadefish, amberjack and seasonal pelagics. It is dived regularly by Virginia Beach charters and is a premier spearfishing destination.

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Depth (~100 ft)

Offshore currents

Fishing line and nets on hulks

Variable visibility

Long offshore run

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