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Prybil Beach

Long Island, New York, United States
★ 3.0 (1 review)
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Beginner

Shallow Long Island Sound shore dive with diverse macro life.

Shore Access
7m Avg Depth
8m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, Prybil Beach, is a shore diving location situated along Long Island Sound. The depth near the shoreline averages between 20 and 25 feet, presenting a gradual slope to the bottom. It's recommended to plan dives during High Slack Tide for optimal conditions. A Dive Flag is required at the site, and a permit from the town of Glen Cove is necessary when not diving with Scuba Network. The dive area offers a pleasant experience for divers.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Fair
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Fair
Water Visibility Good Viz
Famousness Local Secret

Plan Your Visit

shore divebeginner friendlymacro photographymuck divingturtlenight diving

Marine Life

spider crabhorse shoe crabconcheshermit crabflounderturtlesjelly fish

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Beginner

Shallow depth, gradual slope, and easy shore access make it ideal for new divers and training.

Hazards:
currentboat trafficpoor visibility
Current Strength:

Moderate

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