NBM Dive Site Resource
Cape May Reef
Cape May, New Jersey, United States
An official NJDEP artificial-reef permit area containing publicly mapped reef material for fishing and scuba diving; individual deployments are maintained as separate profiles when NJDEP identifies them as ships or barges.
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Aquatic life at this dive site
What divers may encounter
Three reviewed connections are featured here. Sightings vary by season, conditions, and chance, so they are never guaranteed.
Aquatic life research in progress
NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.
Aquatic life research in progress
NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.
Aquatic life research in progress
NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.
Site media
Photographs
Three views rotate from the published gallery on each visit.
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Dive videos
Three featured video positions are reserved on every profile.Published reference location
Location map
The marker shows the public coordinates associated with this profile. Confirm current access, moorings, and departure details before the dive.Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
Recent field observations
Diver-reported temperatures
Automatically checked observations from dives during the past 14 days. Three reports are visible at a time; scroll for more.A report that passes the automatic checks will appear here with the dive date, diver’s display name, and temperatures at each depth.
Reports are automatically checked for plausible dates, depths, and temperatures. They are observations, not forecasts; confirm conditions before diving.
Connected artificial-reef collection
Deployment history
This dive site is included in the deployed Artificial Reefs search, where deployment records and connected news updates are gathered together.
Why divers know this place
Highlights
One of New Jersey's 17 NJDEP reef sites. Published area is approximately 5.4 square miles.
Dive-area module
Area coverage
This profile represents a preserve, sanctuary, park, or regional dive area rather than one underwater site. The sourced inventory below links to the named sites documented within its boundaries.
Before you arrive
Access notes
8.5 nautical miles offshore. NJDEP coordinates and maps are not for navigation; verify the selected target independently before departure.
Plan within your training
Conditions and hazards
Current, cold water, low visibility, boat traffic, entanglement, active fishing gear, sharp or unstable material, depth, decompression exposure and overheads.
At the site
Facilities and support
No guaranteed onsite facilities; support is vessel-based. Confirm suitable ladder, oxygen, communications, gas capability and evacuation planning.
Independent resource notice
This record is a starting point for independent verification. Access, closures, moorings, weather, currents, depth, visibility, operator availability, and site conditions can change without notice. Confirm current information with the responsible operator, property owner, managing authority, or another qualified local source before planning or attempting a dive.