England Rock
Why dive here
With 58+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, blue whales, humpback whales, orcas and seals & sea lions - England Rock offers some of Alaska's richest pinnacle diving. Water ranges 5-15°C, warmest July, August, September.
England Rock, up in Alaska, offers a surprisingly rich cold-water dive. You're mostly exploring a rocky reef here, with big boulders and crevices that shelter all sorts of critters. We often spot Pacific Glass Shrimp tucked into the nooks, and we’ve seen the enormous eyes of a giant octopus peeking out from under a ledge a few times. It’s a dive for those who appreciate the smaller, more unusual species-think Daubed Shanny lurking in the shallows or the peculiar Sweet Potato Sea Cucumber slowly moving along the rock face. While not a coral reef, the sheer quantity of life in those crevices makes it a very engaging dive, especially if you take your time and look closely.
Typical England Rock Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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 England Rock
England Rock Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for England 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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