

Best for advanced divers, 30m, boat entry, moderate current.
Hylton Castle is a wreck site located in the Long Island Sound, requiring boat access due to its distance of 24 kilometres from the shore. This advanced dive site features a consistent depth of 30 metres. Divers should be prepared for moderate currents and visibility ranging from 3 to 15 metres. Water temperatures fluctuate between 5C and 19C, with warmer conditions occasionally influenced by the Gulf Stream during summer months. Hazards at this location include boat traffic, cold water, deep conditions, potential entanglement, strong currents, and sharks. Dives typically last around 30 minutes.
40.53470, -73.09120
Divers can find a bounty of lobsters that nestle in the wreck.
The wreck lies 15 miles southeast of Fire Island Inlet.
Recorded at this site
Depth
30m
Visibility
3-15m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
5-19°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
30 min
Best Time
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
No, this site is intended for advanced divers due to the depth, current, and potential hazards.
The site has an average depth of 30 metres.
Boat access is required to reach this site, which is located 24 kilometres from the shore.
Divers should be aware of boat traffic, cold water, deep conditions, entanglement risks, strong currents, and sharks.
Diving at Hylton Castle in Fire Island requires the following certifications: Advanced, Wreck. Always dive within your training limits.
A drysuit recommended is recommended for diving at Hylton Castle in Fire Island. Water temperatures range from 5°C to 19°C.
The best months to visit Hylton Castle in Fire Island are June, July, August, September, October, and November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Hylton Castle in Fire Island. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Hylton Castle in Fire Island typically ranges from 3 metres to 15 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.