Alki Junkyard (Alki Beach Park) Suggest edit

United States Suggest · Washington Suggest

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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, July, August, SeptemberBest months

15.0–20.0 °CWater (summer)

7.0–10.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Alki Junkyard is a unique dive site located at Alki Beach Park in Washington, known for its underwater art installations and marine life. The site features various submerged structures that attract a diverse array of fish and other marine organisms.

Divers can explore a variety of wrecks and artificial reefs, providing opportunities for photography and marine observation. The site is suitable for divers of different skill levels, with shallow areas for beginners and deeper sections for more experienced divers.

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 gravel artificial structures Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Bring a wide-angle lens for underwater photography; explore around the wrecks for interesting compositions.

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