Horton Pt
Protected Area
Long Island Sound
Why dive here
With 35+ marine species recorded in the area - including nurse sharks - Horton Pt offers some of New England's richest diving. Water ranges 4-19°C, warmest July, August, September.
Horton Pt in New England offers a simple shore dive, typically shallow and calm enough for newer divers or those looking for an easy day. We often spot flounder in the sand and various crabs tucked into the rocks. It's a decent spot for knocking the rust off your gear or practicing skills without strong currents.
Safety Notes
Cold water this month (avg 15°C). Drysuit or thick wetsuit (7mm+) recommended.
Nearest Dive Centres to Horton Pt
Dive shops near Horton Pt
Hampton Dive Center
Divers Cove
School of Fish Swim and Scuba Inc.
Seaview Scuba
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Horton Pt
Horton Pt Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Horton Pt, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (42.6, -70.6) (0km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
15°C
59°F · Range: 12.8–18.1°C
Air Temperature
10°C
50°F
Wind Speed
3.78 m/s
7.3 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1017 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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