NJ Shore Diving Spots

[lminmychair]

I wanted to see if anyone had any recommendations for some decent daytime NJ shore diving. Acarter92 and I were looking to get acquainted with it. I've read most of the guides online, but a lot of that info is outdated. I wanted to see what people were still actively diving and what not.

The only active place we know of are the inlet dives, but we're only OW so that'll have to be for the future since they're night time dives. Any advice/recommendations would be awesome!
-rus

 

[njdiver1]

Try these:

Scuba Diving - New Jersey & Long Island New York - dive Wreck Valley - Dive Sites - New Jersey - Sandy Hook Chart

Scuba Diving - New Jersey & Long Island New York - dive Wreck Valley - Dive Sites - New Jersey - Manasquan Chart

Scuba Diving - New Jersey & Long Island New York - dive Wreck Valley - Dive Sites - Western World Shipwreck Shore / Beach Dive

Click on the names over land.

Make sure you familiarize yourselves with the local ordinances (there is no central database for this online yet, I do have most of them) and State regulations and if you plan on taking any fish (includes lobster), you must register and know the regulations (seasons size etc.). there is also a license for shellfish (including mussels).

NJ Scuba Diving Rules

http://www.njsp.org/maritime/pdf/title13ch82_042213.pdf

NJDEP-NJ Saltwater Recreational Registry Program

NJDEP Division of Fish & Wildlife - 2013 NJ Marine DIGEST

New Jersey Lobster Regulations 2013

NJDEP Division of Fish & Wildlife - Marine Licenses and Permits

 

[manni-yunk]

I wanted to see if anyone had any recommendations for some decent daytime NJ shore diving. Acarter92 and I were looking to get acquainted with it. I've read most of the guides online, but a lot of that info is outdated. I wanted to see what people were still actively diving and what not.

The only active place we know of are the inlet dives, but we're only OW so that'll have to be for the future since they're night time dives. Any advice/recommendations would be awesome!
-rus

What depth are you comfortable and experienced with - and in what area of NJ. I can make some recommendations if you give a little more info!

Lots of good diving here.

 

[lminmychair]

What depth are you comfortable and experienced with - and in what area of NJ. I can make some recommendations if you give a little more info!

Lots of good diving here.

We're comfortable with 60ish feet. As far as area, I'm very familiar with the Barnegat area (just don't know any up-to-date shore diving spots) , but we'd be willing to check out anything. Thanks!

 

[ScubaGypsy]

Top 40 Shore Dives in New Jersey is a nice NJ shore diving guide book that was printed in 2008 as an update to the authors previous 2003 book Shore Diving in New Jersey.

 

[lminmychair]

Thanks everyone! I'll have to read up on everything.

 

[manni-yunk]

Call Gene Peterson at Atlantic Divers - ATLANTIC DIVERS


OR


Talk to Jason or Wayne Fisch at the scuba connection
The Scuba Connection-Home



Both organize a lot of trips in your range and will make sure you get what you want.

Both VERY respected and keep busy with trips. Gene runs a lot of mid week trips as well, so they are less crowded.

 

[electrician]

Bump! Just wanted to know if anyone has updated info. Sites in the Ventnor/Margate/Longport area would be great, though I am open to anything.

 

[mjgaliyano]

We too are only OW certified and would like to explore some of the <30' wrecks and jetties accessible from the beach. Any suggestions/advise for this time of year?

 

[Basking Ridge Diver]

My 2 cents - NJScuba.net is your best bet.
That said I dont think you will find any <30 foot wrecks anywhere (buried in sand and completely smashed to pieces maybe) - you will want to learn to shore dive - get comfortable and then venture out to the 60 - 80 foot range on a charter if wreck diving is your thing. If shore diving is your thing - Shark River and Manasquan offer shallow diving < 30 feet depending on where you go... Allenhurst Jetty as well - I have not dove there yet due to conditions when I have tried... I end up in Shark River or Manasquan when conditions are not good in the ocean.