Bar Rocks
Why dive here
With 58+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, blue whales, humpback whales, orcas and seals & sea lions - Bar Rocks offers some of Alaska's richest diving. Water ranges 5-15°C, warmest July, August, September.
Bar Rocks off Alaska offers a surprisingly robust dive, particularly if you’re keen on invertebrates. The bottom is mostly rocky, a classic Pacific Northwest scene with plenty of crevices and overhangs for creatures to hide. We’ve had good luck spotting Dungeness and Red Rock Crabs here, along with the occasional Slender Crab skittering across the rocks. Keep an eye out for sunflower stars too, their arms slowly moving over the substrate. It's a reliable dive for those who enjoy poking around the rocky seafloor, and it’s a good spot to tick off a giant octopus if you’re patient.
Safety Notes
Cold water this month (avg 11°C). Drysuit or thick wetsuit (7mm+) recommended.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Bar Rocks
Bar Rocks Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Bar Rocks, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (57, -135.4) (0km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
11°C
51°F · Range: 8.5–12.8°C
Air Temperature
8°C
47°F
Wind Speed
6.44 m/s
12.5 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1007.9 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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