North Beach

Washington, United States

Depth

40m

Visibility

5m - 14m

Entry

Shore

Experience Level

Beginner

About North Beach

North Beach is just off of Discovery Bay in the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Port Townsend in the US state of Washington. This novice level dive is a safe shore entry and provides spectacular underwater topography with rocky outcrops, bays and gullies to explore. There is a large variety of local juveniles and plenty of color for macro and micro photography.

North Beach Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Rock

Entry Type

Shore

Max Depth

40m

Visibility Range

5m – 14m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas

21% – 28%

O₂

Marine Life

Octopus
Eels
Juvenile Marine Life

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