NJ Shore diving?

[Woodnymf333]

Hi, I'm new to the site, just found it surfin' around. Tonnes of info but I don't see much NJ info. or is it just that I haven't found it yet. I'm new to diving, new to NJ and looking to do some shore diving (not too deep). Any ideas? I guess I'm looking for an experienced buddy too. Thanks!

 

[Dive-aholic]

Welcome to the Board.

Your best bet is to check out Dutch Springs in PA - www.dutchsprings.com - or Round Valley State Recreational Park in Clinton, NJ. They both offer easy shore diving. It's probably not the type of shore diving you were thinking, but NJ can be pretty unforgiving when it comes to entry and exits and currents and tides.

You can also check out www.njscuba.net. This site has a lot of good information on diving along the NJ coast.

BTW, if you do dive the NJ coast, you won't get very deep. It's several hundred yards before you even see 30 ft.

 

[diversteve]

Hi, I'm new to the site, just found it surfin' around. Tonnes of info but I don't see much NJ info. or is it just that I haven't found it yet. I'm new to diving, new to NJ and looking to do some shore diving (not too deep). Any ideas? I guess I'm looking for an experienced buddy too. Thanks!

You just haven't found it yet:

http://www.scubaboard.com/forumdisplay.php?f=84

Welcome to the board,

 

[Woodnymf333]

Thanks for the help...Looks like I've got a lot of learning to do. Its not as simple as just walking off the beach.

 

[uaflyer]

Let us know how things work out. 4 feet of visibility makes seeing boats from below a bit difficult too. A safety line for currents, or even just visibility issues.

I grew up off the Navasink River.
I hope to dive somewhere in NJ as well, but it does appear a challenge to do it.

 

[DandyDon]

Sjpeck gave you a good link, or follow this path: ScubaBoard.Com > Regional Travel & Dive Clubs > North America > United States > Wreck Valley

PM me direct if I can help you find your way around our Matrix.

:cowboy2: don

 

[El Orans]

Hello WoodNymf,

since all your questions seem to be answered let me just wish you a pleasant surface interval here on SB...

Laurens

 

[tx.lakerats]

welcome to the boards!!

 

[Martini]

I am from NJ as well and we do at least one shore dive as part of our club dives per month. The dive club is Capital City Dive club and our web site is www.capitalcitydiveclub.org. If you want any info you can email me @ verbal0373@aol.com

 

[Lil' Irish Temper]

Hello, and welcome to ScubaBoard neighbor.