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HI-54 Shallow Artificial Reef

Sabine Pass offshore waters, Texas, United States

HI-54 Shallow is a 20-acre TPWD artificial reef near Sea Rim State Park created to enhance public fishing and diving opportunities.

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WaterMarine
AccessSmall-boat offshore access in suitable conditions; verify current reef position, weather and rules.
ExperienceCertified boat divers with shallow-water navigation and surface-support skills
Maximum depthApproximately 21 ft / 6 m
Best seasonWeather, sea state and current control access.
VisibilityVariable Gulf visibility; obtain a same-day report.

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.

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Aquatic life research in progress

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Photographs

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Dive videos

Three featured video positions are reserved on every profile.
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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.
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No recent diver reports from the past 14 days

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.

Diver field observation

Report temperatures

Reports publish automatically when the date, depths, and temperatures pass the checks. You must be signed in to submit.

Depth readings

Connected artificial-reef collection

Deployment history

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Why divers know this place

Highlights

Concrete and metal reef material in a shallow 20-acre managed site.

Before you arrive

Access notes

Approximately eight miles from Sabine Pass jetty and 1.7 miles from the coastline; not a shore entry.

Plan within your training

Conditions and hazards

Open-water weather, waves, current, boat traffic, limited visibility, entanglement and shallow surge.

At the site

Facilities and support

No reef-side facilities.

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.