

Best for advanced divers, Up to 34m, boat entry, moderate current.
The Mandy Ray Wreck is a deep-water site in the Long Island Sound reaching depths of 34 metres. This advanced dive requires boat access and involves navigating moderate currents and cold water temperatures ranging from 5 to 17 degrees Celsius. Divers must manage entanglement risks within the wreck structure and remain vigilant of active boat traffic during ascent. A surface marker buoy is essential for safety when surfacing. Due to the depth and thermal conditions, appropriate drysuit or heavy wetsuit protection is required. Species recorded around this area include gurnard, pufferfish, barracuda, spotfin butterflyfish, horseshoe crab, wrasses, groupers, toadfish, sea bass, crab, lizardfish, righteye flounder, common sea star, and temperate bass.
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Boat traffic is a genuine hazard on ascent, so deploy a surface marker buoy before leaving the wreck and ascend slowly given the depth. Equipment rental is available, but bring your own exposure protection rated for sub-10-degree water if you have it.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
Up to 34m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
5-17°C
Current
Moderate
While not confirmed at this specific site, species recorded around this area include gurnard, pufferfish, barracuda, spotfin butterflyfish, horseshoe crab, wrasses, groupers, toadfish, sea bass, crab, lizardfish, righteye flounder, common sea star, and temperate bass.
No, this site is intended for advanced divers due to the depth of 34 metres, moderate currents, and potential for entanglement within the wreck structure.
The wreck reaches a maximum depth of 34 metres.
No, boat access is required to reach the Mandy Ray Wreck.
Snorkelling is not recommended due to the depth of the wreck and the advanced nature of the dive conditions.
Key hazards include cold water, moderate currents, depth, entanglement risks within the wreck, and active boat traffic.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Mandy Ray Wreck in Hampton Bays. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A drysuit recommended is recommended for diving at Mandy Ray Wreck in Hampton Bays. Water temperatures range from 5°C to 17°C.
Expect moderate currents at Mandy Ray Wreck in Hampton Bays. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.