Smithtown Bay Artificial Reef

United States

Smithtown Bay Artificial Reef

10.7–12.2 mMax Depth
boatEntry
18Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Model conditions signal100/100
Waves
0.2 m
2.0 s
Swell
0.1 m
1.8 s
Current speed
0.4 km/h
flowing toward E
Water temperature
18.5°C
Wind
12.5 km/h
→ NW
Sea level
-1.3 m
rising
WavesCalm
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
21:15–21:00
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Forecast Overview

Fri, Oct 16Calm
Waves0.2–0.3 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature18.4°C
Sat, Oct 17Calm
Waves0.3–0.5 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature18.1°C
Sun, Oct 18Calm
Waves0.0–0.4 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature17.4°C
Mon, Oct 19Calm
Waves0.0–0.2 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature17.2°C
Next 72 hours
21:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 18.5°C
03:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 18.3°C
09:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 18.1°C
15:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 18.1°C
21:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 17.8°C
03:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 17.5°C
09:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 17.3°C
15:00
Waves: 0.1 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 17.4°C
21:00
Waves: 0.0 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 17.4°C
03:00
Waves: 0.0 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 17.2°C
09:00
Waves: 0.1 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 17.1°C
15:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 17.3°C
Catalog depth10.7–12.2 m
Data sources & field guideOpen-Meteo Marine + Weather APIs

Planning context, not a safety guarantee. Coastal model accuracy is limited. Confirm the actual briefing, entry, exit, and suitability with a local operator.

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Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

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Peak month

Aug 23.1°

Jan3.8°
Feb1.9°
Mar2.8°
Apr6.8°
May12.4°
Jun18.2°
Jul22.2°
Aug23.1°
Sep21.8°
Oct18.0°
Nov12.7°
Dec7.8°
Current: mild
Typical visibility: 10 m

Historical planning data from the recorded site profile. Water temperature and conditions can vary by day, depth, and weather; confirm current conditions with a local operator.

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Dive Types

reefsalt Waterintermediate Difficulty

Questions to ask a local operator

  • What are today's current, visibility, entry, and exit conditions?
  • Does the planned route stay within my certification and recent experience?
  • Are there local permits, conservation rules, or equipment requirements?

Common Species

12 km · nearby observations
Atlantic menhaden
Brevoortia tyrannus
DeepLog2
American eel
Anguilla rostrata
DeepLog1
Atlantic razor clam
Ensis leei
DeepLog1
Atlantic silverside
Menidia menidia
DeepLog1
Bluefish
Pomatomus saltatrix
DeepLog1
Channeled whelk
Busycotypus canaliculatus
DeepLog1
Clearnose skate
Rostroraja eglanteria
DeepLog1
Common jingle
Anomia simplex
DeepLog1
Common periwinkle
Littorina littorea
DeepLog1
Knobbed whelk
Busycon carica
DeepLog1
Mummichog
Fundulus heteroclitus
DeepLog1
Northern puffer
Sphoeroides maculatus
DeepLog1
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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Photos

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