How deep is U-869 (Wrack)?

U-869 (Wrack) has a depth range of 60–73 metres (197–239 feet). Check the dive site page for current conditions and any depth-specific guidance before planning your dive.

Can beginners dive U-869 (Wrack)?

U-869 (Wrack) is rated as expert difficulty, which may not suit new divers. A Full technical/trimix certification with significant deep-wreck decompression experience; advanced wreck-penetration training for any entry into the hull. certification or equivalent is suggested. Consider your experience level, conditions, and local guidance before planning.

What will I see at U-869 (Wrack)?

Divers at U-869 (Wrack) in United States commonly report sightings of Atlantic cod, Pollock, Cusk, Conger eel, and American lobster. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

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U-869 (Wrack)

Q: When is the best time to dive U-869 (Wrack)?

The best time to dive U-869 (Wrack) is typically Summer through early fall, when offshore sea conditions and visibility are most favorable for the long run offshore.. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.

New Jersey, United States

60–73 m depthBoat entry3mm wetsuit typical

Boat dive — see Entry & access.

U-869 (Wrack) at a glance

U-869 (Wrack) is a expert boat dive site in New Jersey, United States with depths of 60–73 m (197–239 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Atlantic cod, Pollock, and Cusk. Recent reports put the water around 24°C (75°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 3h ago

1.2 mwaves — about a meter expected

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

Site hazards: Extreme depth (~230-240 ft) requiring trimix and staged decompression; entanglement in monofilament and trawl net draped on the wreck; overhead environment with silt-out and tight restrictions inside the torn hull; strong and unpredictable Atlantic current; cold bottom water year-round; remote location ~60 nm offshore complicates emergencies. Three divers (Steve Feldman, Chris and Chrissy Rouse) died on this wreck.

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Dive windows this week

Best: Mon

Sun5:00–20:00

Mon5:00–20:00

Tue5:00–20:00

Wed6:00–20:00

Thu5:00–20:00

Fri5:00–20:00

Sat5:00–20:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 4:15 · Sunrise 4:46 · Sunset 19:10

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 6.8 km from site · graded 3h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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: Conger eel, American lobster, Anemones and hydroids (wreck encrusting)

Best time: Summer through early fall, when offshore sea conditions and visibility are most favorable for the long run 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.

Jan15%10°C2.2 m
Feb13%8°C2.2 m
Mar10%7°C2.3 m
Apr37%8°C1.8 m
May52%13°C1.5 m
Jun61%18°C1.3 m
Jul65%24°C1.2 m
Aug52%23°C1.5 m
Sep39%21°C1.9 m
Oct31%18°C2.0 m
Nov26%15°C1.9 m
Dec23%12°C2.2 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

Atlantic codOccasionally seen
PollockOccasionally seen
CuskOccasionally seen
Conger eelCommonly seen
American lobsterCommonly seen
Ocean poutOccasionally seen
Anemones and hydroids (wreck encrusting)Commonly seen

Fills & rentals nearby

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Site details

U-869 is a WWII German Type IXC/40 U-boat lying in about 230-240 ft of water roughly 60 miles east of Point Pleasant, New Jersey. Discovered in 1991 by a team led by Bill Nagle and John Chatterton and finally identified in 1997, the mystery wreck ('U-Who') was made famous by the book Shadow Divers; three divers died exploring it before identification. It remains one of the US East Coast's premier expedition-level technical wreck dives - trimix decompression diving for experienced teams only.

boatwreck

Extreme depth (~230-240 ft) requiring trimix and staged decompression; entanglement in monofilament and trawl net draped on the wreck; overhead environment with silt-out and tight restrictions inside the torn hull; strong and unpredictable Atlantic current; cold bottom water year-round; remote location ~60 nm offshore complicates emergencies. Three divers (Steve Feldman, Chris and Chrissy Rouse) died on this wreck.

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