Crab Docks

Oregon, United States

Depth

Visibility

8m - 23m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Experienced

Crab Docks

Oregon, United States

Depth

Visibility

8m - 23m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Experienced

About Crab Docks

So called due to the large amounts of crabs that you will find here. Clean bottom with a few scattered coral encrusted rock formations. Strong currents makes this a intermediate to advanced level dive. Entry is a bit of rock hopping- be prepared to climb over 10-15 feet (both horizontal, and vertical) The slope of the rocks getting in is do-able, but you will want to be prepared for some climbing to get in the water. I'd previously read of easy entry and showed up to this site after having climbed in at the fingers, and this was MORE of a climb than fingers, not less.

Crab Docks Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Drift, Rock, Other

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

Visibility Range

8m – 23m

Experience Level

Experienced

Best Gas Mix

21%

O₂

CNS Load (45 min)

6% at 7m / 36%

O₂

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Marine Life

Crabs
Lingcods
Various

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Dive Site Hazards

Eddy Pull-Off Zones — Eddies behind structures can pull divers away from the main drift line.
Delayed Surface Pickup — Strong current can exceed surface tracking assumptions, delaying boat pickup.
Vertical Current Shear — Currents may vary by depth, causing vertical separation even when divers stay together.

Bubble Trapping Under Overhangs — Rock overhangs can trap exhaled bubbles, reducing visibility and causing disorientation.

Reflected Surge Patterns — Surge reflecting off rock faces can create irregular and unpredictable water movement.

Current Funnel Effect — Narrow gaps between rocks can accelerate water flow unexpectedly.

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