Black Forest
Protected Area
West Coast Dive Site
Why dive here
With 362+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, dolphins, dwarf minke whales and humpback whales - Black Forest offers some of Long Island's richest reef diving. Water ranges 26-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Black Forest, off Long Island, offers a classic Caribbean wall dive. We've found the wall here is home to plenty of sponges and the usual reef fish, like grunts and snappers, tucked into ledges. It's a relaxed drift, generally, and a good option for those looking for a straightforward, pleasant dive without too much fuss.
Typical Black Forest Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Black Forest
Black Forest Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Black Forest, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (23.66, -74.95) (14km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
85°F · Range: 28–30.8°C
Current Speed
8.94 cm/s
Direction: NW (333.4°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.053 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
36.55 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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