Celestial Reef
Why dive here
With 58+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, blue whales, humpback whales, orcas and seals & sea lions - Celestial Reef offers some of Alaska's richest reef diving.
Celestial Reef in Alaska offers cold-water diving for experienced drysuit divers. Expect to see colorful anemones, sponges, and various rockfish clinging to the reef structure. The conditions here can be challenging, with strong currents and lower visibility common, so it's best suited for those comfortable with such environments. Dive planning is key, as conditions shift quickly.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Celestial Reef
Celestial Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Celestial Reef, sourced from NOAA buoy data - nearest station: Open-Meteo grid (55.23, -4) (0km away)
August Averages
Air Temperature
12.7°C
55°F
Wind Speed
5.31 m/s
10.3 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1012.9 hPa
Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC
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