

Best for beginner divers, 2-4m, shore entry, mild current.
Shinnecock Canal Jetty is an artificial reef located in the Long Island Sound, offering shallow depths between 2 and 4 metres. This site serves as a practical training area for beginner divers. Access is via the shore, though divers must exercise caution due to surf, surge, and a shore break during entry. Once submerged, the current is generally mild along the structure. Visibility typically ranges from 5 to 6 metres but remains variable. Due to heavy boat traffic in the area, the use of a surface marker buoy is essential throughout the 45-minute dive. On-site facilities include parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, and a rinse station.
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The site is diveable year-round, but water temperature swings from 5 to 22 degrees Celsius, so match your wetsuit or drysuit thickness to the season carefully. Facilities on site include parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, and a rinse station, so you can gear up and clean down without rushing.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
Up to 4m
Visibility
5-6m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
5-22°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Yes, the site is considered a practical training ground for newly certified open water divers due to its shallow depth.
The depth at Shinnecock Canal Jetty ranges from 2 to 4 metres, with an average depth of 3 metres.
This is a shore-accessible dive site.
Divers should be aware of heavy boat traffic, variable visibility, strong currents, and potential surf or surge during entry.
While the site is primarily used for diving, the shallow depths of 2 to 4 metres may accommodate snorkelling, provided divers remain aware of boat traffic and entry conditions.
Diving at Shinnecock Canal Jetty in Long Island requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A drysuit recommended is recommended for diving at Shinnecock Canal Jetty in Long Island. Water temperatures range from 5°C to 22°C.
Shinnecock Canal Jetty in Long Island typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Shinnecock Canal Jetty in Long Island typically ranges from 5 metres to 6 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.