Canoe Beach, Nahant 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, July, August, SeptemberBest months

18.0–24.0 °CWater (summer)

2.0–8.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Canoe Beach is a popular dive site located in Nahant, Massachusetts, known for its rocky underwater landscape and diverse marine life. The site is accessible from the shore, making it convenient for divers of various skill levels.

Divers can expect to explore rocky outcrops and kelp forests, with opportunities to see a variety of fish species and other marine organisms. The underwater terrain can be interesting, with some areas featuring small caves and crevices.

Conditions

Visibility: 3.0–10.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: Mild Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 18.0–24.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 2.0–8.0 °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 lighting during mid-morning; focus on rocky structures and marine life.

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