How deep is Triangle Reef?

Triangle Reef ranges from 21 to 30 metres deep (69–98 feet). It is a saltwater site rated as advanced difficulty. Depths vary across the site, so plan your profile to your training and verify conditions locally.

Is Triangle Reef a shore dive or a boat dive?

Triangle Reef is a boat dive — access is by boat rather than from shore. The entry area is recorded as exposed to surge. No facilities are recorded at the site, and cell service is recorded as good. Entry details and parking notes, where known, are listed in the access section of this page.

Can beginners dive Triangle Reef?

Triangle Reef is rated as advanced difficulty, which may not suit new divers. Listed depths run from 21 to 30 metres (69–98 feet). Access is by boat. Consider your experience level, conditions, and local guidance before planning.

When is the best time to dive Triangle Reef?

June through October when Gulf Stream eddies bring warmer, clearer water offshore. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.

What will I see at Triangle Reef?

Divers at Triangle Reef in United States commonly report sightings of Amberjack, Tautog, Sand tiger shark, Summer flounder, and Black sea bass. Tautog, Summer flounder, and Black sea bass are recorded as common sightings, while Amberjack is seasonal, while Sand tiger shark is reported only occasionally. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

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Triangle Reef

Virginia, United States

AOW suggestedDepth (~100 ft)21–30 m depthBoat entry3mm wetsuit typical

Boat dive — see Entry & access.

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 24°C (76°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 14h ago

1.1 mwaves — about a meter expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 24°C · seasonal avg 23°C

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

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Dive windows this week

Best: Fri

Fri6:00–19:00

Sat6:00–19:00

Sun6:00–19:00

Mon6:00–19:00

Tue6:00–19:00

Wed6:00–19:00

Thu6:00–19:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 5:14 · Sunrise 5:40 · Sunset 18:15

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 6.5 km from site · graded 14h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Forecast · NOAA tide model

Tide & slack timing

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.

Jan41%8°C1.4 m
Feb36%7°C1.5 m
Mar35%9°C1.6 m
Apr42%12°C1.3 m
May62%15°C1.3 m
Jun81%19°C1.0 m
Jul82%23°C0.9 m
Aug68%24°C1.2 m
Sep49%23°C1.6 m
Oct44%20°C1.6 m
Nov49%16°C1.3 m
Dec47%12°C1.4 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

Fills & rentals nearby

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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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