Point Defiance North Wall

Washington, United States

Depth

40m

Visibility

6m - 18m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Beginner

About Point Defiance North Wall

Point Defiance North Wall is a highly rated dive (best reached by boat) in the Dalco Passage off of Tacoma in the US state of Washington. Right on the point and adjacent to Gig Harbour the site is quickly reach by boat and provides an array of gullies and underwater coves to explore. The underwater topography is the main feature which is home a spectacular selection of sea anemones, sea cucumbers, crab, shrimp, rockfish, sculpin, lingcod, wolf eels, and spiny dogfish shark.

Point Defiance North Wall Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Rock

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

40m

Visibility Range

6m – 18m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas

21% – 28%

O₂

Marine Life

Lingcod
Spiny Dogfish Shark
Sea Anemones
Sculpin
Wolf Eels
Crab
Rockfish
Sea Cucumbers
Shrimp

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