United States

Oyster Bay

Oyster Bay is a coastal town in New York state on Long Island, facing the North Atlantic. It sits within an active maritime region with shoreline access and boating culture. While the area is not a renowned diving hub, there are nearby dive centers and dive sites along the New York coastline and offshore waters accessible from regional gateways. Freshwater options include Lake Ontario in the wider Great Lakes region, but Oyster Bay itself offers limited local diving and is primarily a gateway for visitors to the broader Northeast dive scene. For divers, expect cooler Atlantic conditions, moderate visibility in some seasons, and coastal marine life typical of the mid-Atlantic/Labrador Current zone.

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About United States

Sea
The Coastal Waters of Southeast Alaska and Brit...
Timezone
America/New_York
Languages
EN
Demonym
American
Phone prefix
+1

Practicalities

Currency
USD
Plug type
Type A, Type B
Airports
MIA FLL MCO LAX SFO

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Oyster Bay

Nearby Dive Sites (1)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Oyster Bay

The best time to dive in Oyster Bay

The best months to dive in Oyster Bay are from July to September. Temperatures are confortable (20-26°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
-1 °C 4 °C 8/10
02 - Feb.
0 °C 2 °C 7/10
03 - Mar.
7 °C 4 °C 7/10
04 - Apr.
11 °C 8 °C 7/10
05 - May
16 °C 14 °C 6/10
06 - Jun.
22 °C 18 °C 7/10
07 - Jul.
26 °C 24 °C 6/10
08 - Aug.
22 °C 23 °C 7/10
09 - Sept.
20 °C 22 °C 7/10
10 - Oct.
14 °C 18 °C 6/10
11 - Nov.
8 °C 12 °C 7/10
12 - Dec.
0 °C 6 °C 7/10

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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