New London Ledge Lighthouse Suggest edit

United States Suggest · Connecticut Suggest

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IntermediateDifficulty

IntermediateRecommended cert

18Max dive depth

18.0 mSite max depth

5.0–15.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

ModerateSurge

40 minAvg dive time

June, July, August, SeptemberBest months

18.0–24.0 °CWater (summer)

1.0–6.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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New London Ledge Lighthouse is a historic lighthouse located in the Long Island Sound, Connecticut. It serves as a popular dive site due to its unique structure and the marine life that surrounds it.

Divers can explore the underwater structures around the lighthouse, which include rocky bottoms and potential wrecks. The site offers opportunities to see various marine species and interesting underwater topography.

Conditions

Visibility: 5.0–15.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: Moderate Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 18.0–24.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 1.0–6.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

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

Photo tips

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Bring a wide-angle lens to capture the lighthouse and surrounding marine life.

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