Scuba Diving in Washington
About Washington
Washington state offers world-class cold-water diving in the nutrient-rich waters of Puget Sound, the San Juan Islands, and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Seattle's Alki Beach Cove 2 is famous for giant Pacific octopus, wolf eels, and rockfish among plumose anemones. The San Juan Islands including Lime Kiln Point and Turn Island feature kelp forests, harbor seals, sea lions, and occasional orca sightings from the surface. Hoods Canal's Sund Rock is considered a world-class shore dive with giant Pacific octopus, wolf eels, lingcod, and sea slugs. Neah Bay and Cape Flattery offer pinnacles with thick life and wolf eels in strong currents. The Diamond Knot wreck in the Strait of Juan de Fuca provides advanced wreck diving at 22 meters with rockfish and anemones.
Highlights
- ✓Alki Beach giant Pacific octopus and wolf eels
- ✓San Juan Islands kelp forests with seals
- ✓Sund Rock world-class shore dive
- ✓Neah Bay pinnacles with thick life
- ✓Diamond Knot wreck in Juan de Fuca Strait
Dive Site Map: Washington
1 mapped dive sites in this region. Click a marker for a quick look and a link to the full site guide.
Getting There
Fly into the nearest regional airport and arrange ground transport. Local dive operators provide boat access to offshore sites.
Local Transport
Rental cars provide flexibility. Local dive boats operate from main harbors.