Ponquogue Bridge
Protected Area
Shinnecock Bay Tidal Wetlands Area
Why dive here
With 35+ marine species recorded in the area - including nurse sharks - Ponquogue Bridge offers some of New England's richest diving. Water ranges 4-19°C, warmest July, August, September.
Diving the Ponquogue Bridge piles offers a solid New England wreck-style experience without needing a boat. We’ve found plenty of lobsters tucked into the rocks and crabs scuttling across the sandy bottom. It's a shallow dive, usually around 8-10 meters, making it good for newer divers keen to practice skills or just get some bottom time. Visibility can vary wildly with the tide, so pick your day.
Safety Notes
Cold water this month (avg 15°C). Drysuit or thick wetsuit (7mm+) recommended.
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Hampton Dive Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Ponquogue Bridge
Ponquogue Bridge Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Ponquogue Bridge, 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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