Dive-site story
Located along the eastern shore of Puget Sound, this popular shore-accessible site features a broad sandy slope intermixed with eelgrass beds, piling clusters, and scattered artificial reef structures. Navigation is straightforward along underwater debris lines and guide ropes, making it a staple training ground and night diving location in the Seattle metro area.
Extensive piling clusters encrusted with giant plumose anemones and tunicates
Night diving opportunities with frequent sightings of Pacific spiny dogfish, stubby squid, and ratfish
Artificial habitat zones harbouring giant Pacific octopuses and decorated warbonnets
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Late autumn through early spring brings significantly clearer water due to reduced plankton activity, despite colder ambient air temperatures.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giant Pacific OctopusEnteroctopus dofleini | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spotted RatfishHydrolagus colliei | Common | ||||||||||||
| Pacific Stubby SquidRossia pacifica | Common | ||||||||||||
| Grunt SculpinRhamphocottus richardsonii | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant Plumose AnemoneMetridium farcimen | Common | ||||||||||||
| Bay PipefishSyngnathus leptorhynchus | Common |
Marine forecast
