Barview Park Suggest edit

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BeginnerDifficulty

BeginnerRecommended cert

18Max dive depth

18.0 mSite max depth

5.0–15.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

ModerateSurge

40 minAvg dive time

June to SeptemberBest months

12.0–16.0 °CWater (summer)

8.0–12.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Barview Park is a popular dive site located on the Oregon coast, known for its diverse marine life and rocky underwater terrain. The site offers opportunities to explore kelp forests and encounter various species of fish and invertebrates.

Diving at Barview Park typically involves exploring rocky reefs and kelp beds. Divers can expect to see a variety of marine life, including sea stars, anemones, and schools of fish. The site is suitable for both beginners and experienced divers, with varying depths and conditions.

Conditions

Visibility: 5.0–15.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: Moderate Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 12.0–16.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 8.0–12.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

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

Photo tips

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Best light conditions in the morning, focus on macro photography in the kelp.

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