Alki Beach Park Suggest edit

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BeginnerDifficulty

BeginnerRecommended cert

12Max dive depth

12.0 mSite max depth

3.0–10.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

MildSurge

40 minAvg dive time

June to SeptemberBest months

15.0–20.0 °CWater (summer)

7.0–10.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Alki Beach Park is a popular dive site located in West Seattle, Washington. It offers divers a chance to explore urban marine life in a relatively accessible setting.

The dive site features a sandy bottom with rocky outcrops and kelp forests. Divers can expect to see a variety of marine life, including crabs, starfish, and various fish species. The site is suitable for shore diving, making it convenient for divers of all skill levels.

Conditions

Visibility: 3.0–10.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: Mild Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 15.0–20.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 7.0–10.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Shore Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
sand rock kelp Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Best lighting during midday; focus on macro shots in rocky areas.

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