This dive site is located in Hampton Bays, New York, approximately 15 minutes from the Hampton Dive Center and easily accessible by car. The Ponquogue Bridge offers a shore diving experience with seasonal opportunities to encounter diverse marine life. Fish species observed include triggerfish, bass, butterflyfish, and snowy groupers – sightings are often dependent on the season. It’s a drift dive location popular among local fishermen and divers. Please note that permits may be required seasonally for parking at this location.
Ponquogue Bridge
Shallow shore drift dive with surprisingly diverse marine life.
Shore Access
2m Avg Depth
2m Max Depth
About this dive site
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Things to Note
Difficulty:
Beginner
Extremely shallow depth, but drift diving skills are required to manage currents.
Hazards:
currentboat trafficfishing lines
Current Strength:
Variable
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