Beach 8th Street, Queens Suggest edit

United States Suggest · New York Suggest

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BeginnerDifficulty

BeginnerRecommended cert

12Max dive depth

12.0 mSite max depth

3.0–10.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

MildSurge

40 minAvg dive time

June to SeptemberBest months

18.0–24.0 °CWater (summer)

2.0–8.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Beach 8th Street is a popular dive site located in Queens, New York, offering divers a chance to explore urban marine life and underwater structures. The site is accessible from the shore, making it convenient for local divers.

The dive typically involves exploring rocky areas and sandy bottoms, with opportunities to see various fish species and possibly some artificial reefs. The site can be affected by local boat traffic and weather conditions.

Conditions

Visibility: 3.0–10.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: Mild Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 18.0–24.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 2.0–8.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Shore Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
sand rock rubble Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Best lighting during midday, focus on marine life and underwater structures.

Location

Underwater Moments at Beach 8th Street, Queens

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