Boussole Rock
Why dive here
With 58+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, blue whales, humpback whales, orcas and seals & sea lions - Boussole Rock offers some of Alaska's richest diving. Water ranges 5-15°C, warmest July, August, September.
Boussole Rock, tucked away in Alaskan waters, offers a different kind of dive. It's not about colourful corals here, but rather a robust rocky environment supporting some truly unique Pacific Northwest creatures. We've seen Big Skates gliding past, their wide fins undulating slowly, and plenty of those quirky Spotted Ratfish, almost prehistoric in their appearance. Dungeness Crabs are usually scuttling in the crevices, and if you're lucky, a Spiny Dogfish might cruise by. This spot is definitely for divers who appreciate the resilience of cold-water ecosystems and the chance to encounter some less common, but equally fascinating, marine life.
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 Boussole Rock
Boussole Rock Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Boussole Rock, 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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