Scuba Diving in Puget Sound
Scuba diving in the Puget Sound is a spectacular opportunity for
all. Jacque Cousteau is on record as naming Puget Sound
as his second favorite place to dive for temperate water conditions.
After Scuba diving here, I understand why.
Known as the emerald waters, the Pacific Northwest Scuba Diving locations range from Tacoma to Seattle to Canada that brim with life, which is why the Pacific Northwest is consistently named in the top 10 locations to dive in the world. With the area full of unique creatures, beautiful scenery and amazing aquatic life, such as wolf eels, Giant Pacific Octopus, Anemones, urchins, and invertebrates of many colors and sizes that will leave you in breathless and in awe, it is no wonder why it is ranked so highly.
Below is a list of common dive sites in the area and where you can find more information on them.
Seattle Dive Site Locations and Information
Information listed below is a service and Seavisions makes not claim to the accuracy of the sites listed below as to maps and/or notes that accompany the listings. All divers should dive within their limits, knowledge, and experience. Always exercise safe diving practices. Please respect the site and the neighbors; stay off of private property, be quiet, do not block driveways, pick up trash, and obey local laws and statutes. If there is a site you would like to see listed, please feel free to submit it to us using the link below. Seavisions reserves the right to crop and edit to suit.
If we forgot a site you would like to see listed. . .
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Agate Beach County Park (Lopez Island)
NW Shore Dives Information: Page 86Links: GOOGLE MAP / FERRY SCHEDULE
Comments: None
Agate Pass
151 Dives Information: Page 386NW Shore Dives Information: Page 206
Links: GOOGLE MAP
Comments: very current sensitive and usually requires a drift dive to do. Shallow dive, generally no more than 40 ft.
Alki Junkyard
Shore Diving Near Seattle Info: Page 141Links: GOOGLE MAP
Comments: Sometimes parking can be difficult here and at the pipeline
Alki Pipeline
151 Dives Information: Page 396Shore Diving Near Seattle Info: Page 81
NW Shore Dives Information: Page 201
Links: GOOGLE MAP
Comments: Sometimes parking can be difficult here and at the pipeline
Alki / SeaCrest Cove #1
151 Dives Information: Page 394Shore Diving Near Seattle Info: Page 215
Links: GOOGLE MAP
Comments: Please be respectful of the neighbors when diving this site. Keep the noise to a minimum day and night and night dives should incorporate the light etiquette rules. If you do not have a night dive certification, please contact us for information or visit our list of classes for more information.
Alki / SeaCrest Cove #2
151 Dives Information: Page 394Shore Diving Near Seattle Info: Page 215
Links: GOOGLE MAP
Comments: The auganuat ferry is here and is active, Please be aware of the exclusion boundary line and Do NOT cross it. This is a very popular site for classes from all over the area.
Alki / SeaCrest Cove #3
151 Dives Information: Page 394Shore Diving Near Seattle Info: Page 215
Links: GOOGLE MAP
Comments: The auganuat ferry is here and is active, Please be aware of the exclusion boundary line and Do NOT cross it. This is a very popular site for classes from all over the area.
Bell Island
151 Dives Information: Page 346Links: GOOGLE MAP
Comments: Boat Dive. Google Map will show you Crane Island - use a good nautical chart from there.
Brinnon Pinnacle
151 Dives Information: Page 420Links: GOOGLE MAP / PACIFIC ADVENTURE DIVE CHARTER
Comments: Boat Dive. Google Map will show you Dabob Bay - use a good nautical chart from there.
Brown Rock (Orcas Island)
151 Dives Information: N/ANW Shore Dives Information: Page 64
Links: GOOGLE MAP / FERRY SCHEDULE
Comments: None
Burrows Pass (Rosario)
NW Shore Dives Information: Page 100Links: GOOGLE MAP / FERRY SCHEDULE / ROSARIO RESORT
Comments: None
Dalco Wall
151 Dives Information: Page 402Links: GOOGLE MAP
Comments: Boat Dive. Advanced Certification or Better suggested. This dive is extremely tide dependant. Close attention should be paid to depth and time. This dive is a great dive for critters. Giant Pacific Octopus and Wolf Eels have been spotted on this site.
Dash Point Park
Links: GOOGLE MAPComments: Drop by Underwater Sports Federal Way for more information about this site.
Deadman Bay (San Juan Island)
NW Shore Dives Information: Page 47Links: GOOGLE MAP / FERRY SCHEDULE
Comments: None
Deception Pass
151 Dives Information: Page 380Links: GOOGLE MAP
Comments: Advanced level dive. Dive is very tide dependant. Lots of neat things and critters that you usually do not find elsewhere. Do NOT dive this without a guide unless you know what you are doing.
Doe Bay (Orcas Island)
151 Dives Information: Page 350NW Shore Dives Information: Page 70
Links: GOOGLE MAP / FERRY SCHEDULE
Comments: This was a shore dive, we are not certain if shore access is still available.
Eagle Cove (San Juan Island)
NW Shore Dives Information: Page 52Links: GOOGLE MAP / FERRY SCHEDULE
Comments: None
Edmonds Underwater Park
151 Dives Information: Page 384
Shore Diving Near Seattle Info: Page 101
NW Shore Dives Information: Page 186
Links: GOOGLE MAP
Comments: The park is one of the premier cold water dive sites you will find anywhere! Underwater Sports Edmonds, located one block South of the ferry dock on Railroad Avenue, has a large map of the park hanging on the wall over the door. The Edmonds shop also sells slates with a map of the park on them, all proceeds from these slates go to help Bruce Higgins maintain the park. Underwater Sports Edmonds also helps put divers who want to volunteer to do some park maintenance in touch with Bruce.
Fay Bainbridge State Park
NW Shore Dives Information: Page 213Links: GOOGLE MAP / FERRY SCHEDULE / PARK WEBSITE
Comments: None
Fort Flagler State Park
151 Dives Information: Page 426NW Shore Dives Information: Page 163
Links: GOOGLE MAP / FERRY SCHEDULE / PARK WEBSITE
Comments: None
Fort Ward State Park (Bainbridge Island)
NW Shore Dives Information: Page 218Links: GOOGLE MAP / FERRY SCHEDULE / PARK WEBSITE
Comments: None
Fort Worden State Park
151 Dives Information: Page 428NW Shore Dives Information: Page 150
Links: GOOGLE MAP / FERRY SCHEDULE / PARK WEBSITE / BLUE MOOSE CAFE
Comments: If you find yourself in Port Townsend and need some grub we would strongly suggest that you head down towards the marina and hit up the Blue Moose Cafe! You'll find friendly people, a laid back atmosphere, and incredible food.
Fox Island Bridge
NW Shore Dives Information: Page 290Links: GOOGLE MAP
Comments: None
Fox Island East Wall
151 Dives Information: Page 408NW Shore Dives Information: Page 296
Links: GOOGLE MAP
Comments: This is a trek to get to this dive site; however lots of nice clay walls.
Fox Island West Wall
NW Shore Dives Information: Page 302Links: GOOGLE MAP
Comments: None
Freshwater Bay County Park
NW Shore Dives Information: Page 121Links: GOOGLE MAP / PARK WEBSITE
Comments: Located on the Strait of Juan de Fuca near the Salt Creek and Lake Crescent dive sites.
Harper Fishing Pier
151 Dives Information: Page 398Links: GOOGLE MAP / FERRY SCHEDULE
Comments: None
Hood Canal Old Bridge
151 Dives Information: Page 422NW Shore Dives Information: Page 320
Links: GOOGLE MAP / FERRY SCHEDULE
Comments: None
Illahee State Park
NW Shore Dives Information: Page 223Links: GOOGLE MAP / PARK WEBSITE
Comments: None
Kayak Point County Park
NW Shore Dives Information: Page 174Links: GOOGLE MAP / PARK WEBSITE
Comments: None
Keystone (Fort Casey)
151 Dives Information: Page 382NW Shore Dives Information: Page 168
Links: GOOGLE MAP / PARK WEBSITE
Comments: None
Lake Crescent
NW Shore Dives Information: Page 132Links: GOOGLE MAP / PARK WEBSITE / WEBCAM
Comments: The lake is fresh water so remember to adjust your weights! This lake is deep so mind your depth and time. Check with the ranger station about sites open for diving. Since this is a national park you must have a dive flag.
Les Davis
Shore Diving Near Seattle Info: Page 157Links: GOOGLE MAP / PARK WEBSITE
Comments: None
Lime Kiln (San Juan Island)
151 Dives Information: Page 340NW Shore Dives Information: Page 42
Links: GOOGLE MAP / FERRY SCHEDULE / PARK WEBSITE
Comments: There are a couple of good dive sites located here. The walk can be long an hot but the diving is definitely worth it.
Lobster Shop Wall
Links: GOOGLE MAPComments: Once you get out to the wall the dive gets really deep - really fast. Mind your depth, time and the tides. The bottom can be silty and easily stirred up.
Long Island (Lopez Island)
151 Dives Information: Page 354Links: GOOGLE MAP / FERRY SCHEDULE
Comments: This is a nice site, however it is current sensitive, so be aware as you dive it.
Metridium Wall (Bainbridge Island)
151 Dives Information: Page 392Links: GOOGLE MAP / FERRY SCHEDULE
Comments: This site is located near Fort Ward which can make a great other dive.
Mukilteo - Hotel
Shore Diving Near Seattle Info: Page 171Links: GOOGLE MAP / DIAMOND KNOT BREWERY
Comments: This is a popular training site for and has a lot to offer as a site. Contact Seavisions for more info, especially if you would like to dive there.
Mukilteo - Oil Doc
Links: GOOGLE MAP / CRABBING INFO / DIAMOND KNOT BREWERYComments: This is usually a great spot to go crab diving, although the walk can be brutal. If you are going for crab make sure the seasons open and that you have all proper licenses and documentation.
Mukilteo - State Park
NW Shore Dives Information: Page 178Links: GOOGLE MAP / PARK WEBSITE / DIAMOND KNOT BREWERY
Comments: Make absolutely certain that this area is open for diving before entering the water. A dive flag is mandatory and there can be heavy boat traffic. There are a couple of small clay walls that are kind of nice to visit
North Beach Park
NW Shore Dives Information: Page 116Links: GOOGLE MAP / BLUE MOOSE CAFE
Comments: Just down from the Fort Worden dive site. You can find great food at the Blue Moose Cafe near the marina.
Octopus Hole
151 Dives Information: Page 418NW Shore Dives Information: Page 332
Links: GOOGLE MAP
Comments: None
Odlin County Park (Lopez Island)
NW Shore Dives Information: Page 76Links: GOOGLE MAP / FERRY SCHEDULE / PARK WEBSITE
Comments: None
One Mile Beach
NW Shore Dives Information: Page 140Links: GOOGLE MAP / FERRY SCHEDULE / PARK WEBSITE
Comments: None
Owen Beach (Point Defiance)
Links: GOOGLE MAP / PARK WEBSITEComments: None
Picnic Point County Park
NW Shore Dives Information: Page 182Links: GOOGLE MAP / PARK WEBSITE
Comments: None
Pinnacle Rock
NW Shore Dives Information: Page 145Links: GOOGLE MAP
Comments: None
Point White Rock (Bainbridge Island)
151 Dives Information: Page 388Links: GOOGLE MAP
Comments: None
Point Wilson Reef
151 Dives Information: Page 430Links: GOOGLE MAP / FERRY SCHEDULE / BLUE MOOSE CAFE
Comments: None
Port Washington Narrows
NW Shore Dives Information: Page 235Links: GOOGLE MAP / FERRY SCHEDULE
Comments: None
Potlach State Park
NW Shore Dives Information: Page 343Links: GOOGLE MAP / FERRY SCHEDULE / PARK WEBSITE
Comments: word has it, some good crabbing here
Redondo Beach
Shore Diving Near Seattle Info: Page 185Links: GOOGLE MAP
Comments: great dive site for new divers. Easy to navigate, depth stays under 60 ft to the north and an easy line to follow to the VW bug. Access is pretty easy.
Reuben Tarte Park (San Juan Island)
NW Shore Dives Information: Page 30Links: GOOGLE MAP / FERRY SCHEDULE / PARK WEBSITE
Comments: None
Richmond Beach Park
NW Shore Dives Information: Page 196Links: GOOGLE MAP / PARK WEBSITE
Comments: None
Rockaway Beach (Bainbridge Island)
151 Dives Information: Page 390Links: GOOGLE MAP / FERRY SCHEDULE
Comments: None
Rosario Beach (near Deception Pass)
151 Dives Information: Page 378NW Shore Dives Information: Page 107
Links: GOOGLE MAP
Comments: this is a great site. Beach access is hard, but worth it. Watch the tides.
Rosario Wall
151 Dives Information: Page 348Links: GOOGLE MAP / FERRY SCHEDULE
Comments: None
Salt Creek County Park
NW Shore Dives Information: Page 126Links: GOOGLE MAP / PARK WEBSITE
Comments: None
Saltwater State Park
NW Shore Dives Information: Page 273Shore Diving Near Seattle Info: Page 199
Links: GOOGLE MAP / PARK WEBSITE
Comments: None
Saltars Point
Links: GOOGLE MAP / PARK WEBSITEComments: None
San Juan County Park (San Juan Island)
NW Shore Dives Information: Page 36Links: GOOGLE MAP / PARK WEBSITE / FERRY SCHEDULE
Comments: None
Sares Head
151 Dives Information: Page 376br> Links: GOOGLE MAPComments: None
Scenic Beach State Park
NW Shore Dives Information: Page 326Links: GOOGLE MAP / PARK WEBSITE
Comments: None
SeaHurst Park (Ed Munro)
NW Shore Dives Information: Page 242Links: GOOGLE MAP / PARK WEBSITE
Comments: None
Sekiu Jetty
NW Shore Dives Information: Page 136Links: GOOGLE MAP
Comments: None
Sisters
151 Dives Information: Page 424Links: GOOGLE MAP
Comments: None
Smallpox Bay (San Juan Island)
151 Dives Information: Page 338Links: GOOGLE MAP / FERRY SCHEDULE
Comments: None
South Beach (San Juan Island)
NW Shore Dives Information: Page 57Links: GOOGLE MAP / FERRY SCHEDULE
Comments: None
Spencer Spit State Park (Lopez Island)
NW Shore Dives Information: Page 81Links: GOOGLE MAP / FERRY SCHEDULE / PARK WEBSITE
Comments: None
Sund Rock
151 Dives Information: Page 416NW Shore Dives Information: Page 338
Links: GOOGLE MAP
Comments: amazing dive site. There is a $16.00 entry fee per person, but well worth it.
Sunnyside Beach Park
151 Dives Information: Page 414NW Shore Dives Information: Page 307
Links: GOOGLE MAP / PARK WEBSITE
Comments: None
Sunrise Beach County Park
151 Dives Information: Page 404NW Shore Dives Information: Page 278
Links: GOOGLE MAP / PARK WEBSITE
Comments: None
Tacoma Narrows Bridge
151 Dives Information: Page 410Links: GOOGLE MAP / WIKIPEDIA / BANDITO CHARTERS
Comments: Extremely current dependant.
Three Tree (Pulley) Point North
NW Shore Dives Information: Page 247Shore Diving Near Seattle Info: Page 229
Links: GOOGLE MAP
Comments: Please be respectful of the neighbors when diving this site. Please clean up any trash you see, whether yours or from others. Please do not block driveways, crosswalks, or entries.
Three Tree (Pulley) Point South
NW Shore Dives Information: Page 252Shore Diving Near Seattle Info: Page 229
Links: GOOGLE MAP
Comments: Please be respectful of the neighbors when diving this site. Please clean up any trash you see, whether yours or from others. Please do not block driveways, crosswalks, or entries..
Titlow Marine Sanctuary
151 Dives Information: Page 412Shore Diving Near Seattle Info: Page 239
NW Shore Dives Information: Page 285
Links: GOOGLE MAP / PARK WEBSITE
Comments: None
Tolmie Underwater Park
NW Shore Dives Information: Page 313Links: GOOGLE MAP / PARK WEBSITE
Comments: None
Tramp Harbor
151 Dives Information: Page 400Links: GOOGLE MAP / PARK WEBSITE
Comments: None
Turn Island
151 Dives Information: Page 342Links: GOOGLE MAP / PARK WEBSITE
Comments: Private & charter boat access only. No ferry service to Turn Island.
Turn Point
151 Dives Information: Page 336Links: GOOGLE MAP
Comments: None
Twanoh State Park
NW Shore Dives Information: Page 348Links: GOOGLE MAP / PARK WEBSITE
Comments: None
Union Wharf
NW Shore Dives Information: Page 157Links: GOOGLE MAP / IMAGE
Comments: None
Warren Avenue Bridge
NW Shore Dives Information: Page 228Links: GOOGLE MAP
Comments: None
Washipton Park (Annacortes)
NW Shore Dives Information: Page 94Links: GOOGLE MAP / PARK WEBSITE
Comments: None
Z's Reef
151 Dives Information: Page 406Links: GOOGLE MAP / BANDITO CHARTERS
Comments: Boat access only.
