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Point Whitney

Point Whitney

Washington, United States

Depth
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100m

Visibility
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5m - 14m

Entry
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Shore

Experience Level

Beginner

Point Whitney

Washington, United States

Point Whitney
Depth
Depth Icon

100m

Visibility
Visibility Icon

5m - 14m

Entry
Shore Entry Icon

Shore

Experience Level

Beginner


About Point Whitney

This is an extremely deep dive and the marine life is abundant. There is a pipeline which leads towards an artificial reef of pipes and cinder blocks. You will find nudibranchs hiding among eel grass.

Point Whitney Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Other, Wall, Deep, Reef

Entry Type

Shore

Max Depth

100m

Visibility Range

5m 14m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas Mix

-1% at 98m / 21%

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Marine Life

  • Goby
  • Greenling
  • Nudibranchs
  • Octopus
  • Tubesnout
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Location

Dive Site Hazards

  • Unstable Visual Ascents — Relying on wall visuals can destabilise ascents.

  • Gradual Depth Creep — Lack of visual bottom reference can cause unnoticed descent.

  • Unsignalled Downcurrents — Downcurrents can form without visible indicators.

  • Gradual Narcosis Onset — Narcosis may develop slowly, making self-assessment unreliable.

  • Task Fixation at Depth — Cognitive narrowing at depth can reduce awareness of time and ascent rate.

  • Increased Gas Density Breathing Load — Higher gas density at depth increases work of breathing.

  • Hidden Depth Variations — Complex reef topography can conceal depth changes, leading to unintended profile variations.

  • Distraction from Marine Activity — High fish activity can distract divers and delay depth or gas awareness.

  • Rapid Surge Direction Changes — Surge near reef structures can reverse direction quickly, pushing divers sideways into unexpected areas.

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