Tower Tug Suggest edit

Virginia Suggest · Virginia Suggest

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IntermediateDifficulty

IntermediateRecommended cert

30Max dive depth

30.0 mSite max depth

5.0–15.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

ModerateSurge

40 minAvg dive time

May to OctoberBest months

22.0–28.0 °CWater (summer)

4.0–10.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Tower Tug is a popular dive site located off the coast of Virginia, known for its artificial reef structure created from a sunken tugboat. The site attracts a variety of marine life and offers divers the opportunity to explore the wreck and its surrounding ecosystem.

Divers can expect to navigate around the wreckage of the tugboat, which is home to numerous fish species and other marine organisms. The structure provides interesting topography and potential for underwater photography.

Conditions

Visibility: 5.0–15.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: Moderate Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 22.0–28.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 4.0–10.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
sand wreck Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Wide-angle for wreck shots, macro for marine life

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