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    Iliuliuk Reef dive site
    reef
    10-25m
    Alaska, United States

    Iliuliuk Reef

    Good diving all year

    Why dive here

    With 58+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, blue whales, humpback whales, orcas and seals & sea lions - Iliuliuk Reef offers some of Alaska's richest reef diving. Water ranges 5-15°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeYear-round
    WetsuitA drysuit
    Marine lifeBlue Sharks, Blue Whales, Humpback Whales, Orcas and Seals & Sea Lions · 58+ species recorded
    Water5-15°C · warmest July, August, September
    CharacterReef dive · max 10-25m
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Iliuliuk Reef isn't your typical tropical escape. Think cold water, rugged beauty, and a surprising amount of life. We've seen giant octopuses peeking out from rocky crevices and the vivid purple of sunflower stars clinging to the substrate. Keep an eye on the surface, too, because orcas sometimes cruise through, and the gulls and cormorants are always putting on a show. It's a dive for those who appreciate the raw, wild side of the ocean.

    Typical Iliuliuk Reef Dive Profile

    5m10mSafety Stop0m10m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    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.

    Today06:2517:2210h 57m daylightGolden hour 16:34

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Iliuliuk Reef

    Iliuliuk Reef Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Iliuliuk Reef, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (57, -135.4) (0km away)

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    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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