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Point Defiance North Wall

Point Defiance North Wall

Washington, United States

Depth
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40m

Visibility
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6m - 18m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Beginner

Point Defiance North Wall

Washington, United States

Point Defiance North Wall
Depth
Depth Icon

40m

Visibility
Visibility Icon

6m - 18m

Entry
Boat Entry Icon

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 Mix

21% – 28%

O2

13% at 38m / 29%

O2
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Marine Life

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

Dive Site Hazards

  • 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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