Recommendations for Ocean Dive Locations in N.J., N.Y. CT.

[sytech]

I live in Central, New Jersey and always travel to tropical locations for diving.

Was wondering if there are any diving locations along the Jersey shore in the Summer which don't require a dry suit ( I guess I'd need a 7mm wetsuit) and have decent visibility. If for no other reason than practice, practice, practice.

Same question for New York & Ct.

 

[Chapik]

Dutch Spings, PA. Camping, diving, friends and fun. Check www.wreckvalley.com There alwys comeone to go with at Dutch.

 

[edjohnson66]

There are alot of boats going out all summer long. I love the Dina Dee II in Barnegat Light. Depending on how cold you get, I dont usually use a wetsuit until like August, but I will admit I am a woose, when it comes to the cold

 

[sytech]

Hi Ed,

When I go to tropical locations I wear either a diveskin or 2 mm shorty. I like the water temp. to be around 79+

I'm kind of a wuss too that way but I haven't done any diving with a 7mm wetsuit so I might be ok..

Was wondering if you know of any boats further north off the Jersey Coast? Also what's the visibility like?

Thanks,

Sy

There are alot of boats going out all summer long. I love the Dina Dee II in Barnegat Light. Depending on how cold you get, I dont usually use a wetsuit until like August, but I will admit I am a woose, when it comes to the cold

 

[francousteau]

was wondering if you know of any boats further north off the Jersey Coast? Also what's the visibility like?

Thanks,

Sy

Brielle (Manasquan river inlet) = Gypsy Blood, Sea Lion, Springtide

Belmar (Shark river inlet) = Ol' Salty II, Outlaw, Venture II, Stingray

All good boats w/great capts. and crew. All will cost ya about $85 for the ride.

Viz can be 10 - 15 + feet, or could be less. Offshore 20+ miles is usually better than inshore. Should be ok with 7mm starting about June.

Just my 2c and as always YMMV

 

[edjohnson66]

The Spring Tide is a real good one out of Brielle. The shop I work at uses it a lot. As does the local dive club that I am a member of.

I have heard horror stories about the gypsy blood but in all fairness just rumors

The Captain is very good on the springtide, and he has a very good crew. Very experienced. One of his crew is a really good tech instructor.

Most of the wrecks they go to are offshore, so the visibility tends to be better. I have had days where I could not see the anchor (not a great thing when you are the one that is tying it in, and days where the vis was about 70 feet or so. Okay that 70 was more of the exception.

You may want to sign up through a dive shop and arrange for an environmental. The shop I work at charges 25 dollars for this, but you will have either a dive master or an instructor take you in, give you an introduction to how things are done in NJ. I usually show the person how to run a wreck reel (etc). I am also a member of the South Jersey Dive Club (sjdiveclub.com). Bur we offer the environmental to members of the club for free. And the boats are cheaper than what the shops charge as we are a not for profit organization.

 

[sytech]

Hi Ed,

I'm not trained for wreck diving but may consider it in the future.

In the meantime, I'd like to be able to drive to to the Jersey shore (from Watchung) in the hot weather to allow me to do "regular" diving just to keep from getting rusty. Maybe even sleep over at a local motel (any recommendations?) for 2 days of diving.

My question is: Are dive boats like "The Spring Tide" exclusively for wreck diving?

Thanks for your assistance.

Sy

The Spring Tide is a real good one out of Brielle. The shop I work at uses it a lot. As does the local dive club that I am a member of.

I have heard horror stories about the gypsy blood but in all fairness just rumors

The Captain is very good on the springtide, and he has a very good crew. Very experienced. One of his crew is a really good tech instructor.

Most of the wrecks they go to are offshore, so the visibility tends to be better. I have had days where I could not see the anchor (not a great thing when you are the one that is tying it in, and days where the vis was about 70 feet or so. Okay that 70 was more of the exception.

You may want to sign up through a dive shop and arrange for an environmental. The shop I work at charges 25 dollars for this, but you will have either a dive master or an instructor take you in, give you an introduction to how things are done in NJ. I usually show the person how to run a wreck reel (etc). I am also a member of the South Jersey Dive Club (sjdiveclub.com). Bur we offer the environmental to members of the club for free. And the boats are cheaper than what the shops charge as we are a not for profit organization.

 

[atedeschi]

Check out www.njwreckdivers.com we have dive boats up and down the coast, we will even provide a dive guide for you. Check the site out, post on on board and give us a call.

 

[edjohnson66]

Sy,

Just let me know when you are ready to go diving and I will be glad to go with you. It may take a little coordination with my schedule but give me a window and we can go from there. The wrecks are amazing.

And all I need is jsut a littlest excuse to go diving and I am there