This dive site is located at Beach 8th Street, Far Rockaway. It was previously the location of a dive shop named Almost Paradise, which operated until the 1990s. Despite its past, it remains a popular local diving spot. Diving here requires a dive flag due to parking difficulties. The site utilizes lines connecting four dive cages, allowing divers to explore depths potentially reaching 35 feet. Access is typically best during High Slack tide.
Beach 8Th Street F/k/a Almost Paradise
Shallow New York shore dive with cages and guidewires.
Shore Access
7m Avg Depth
11m Max Depth
About this dive site
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Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Fair
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Fair
Water Visibility Fair Viz
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Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
Striped Bass
Horseshoe Crab
Sea Turtle
Seahorse
Tautog
Ray
Lion'S Mane Jellyfish
Crab
Summer Flounder
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Beginner
Shallow depth and guide lines make navigation easy for beginners.
Hazards:
currentboat trafficlow visibilitycold water
Current Strength:
Variable
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