McCreight Rock
Why dive here
With 58+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, blue whales, humpback whales, orcas and seals & sea lions - McCreight Rock offers some of Alaska's richest diving. Water ranges 5-15°C, warmest July, August, September.
McCreight Rock, up in Alaska, offers a chilly but rewarding dive for those keen on the temperate waters. You're mostly exploring a rocky reef here, which means plenty of crevices and ledges for critters to hide in. We've seen good numbers of Shiner Perch darting about, and the occasional Red Rock Crab scuttling sideways. If you time it right, during salmon runs, you might even catch a glimpse of red or coho salmon pushing past. It’s a solid dive for folks who appreciate the hardy beauty of cold-water marine life, a bit different from your typical tropical scene.
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 McCreight Rock
McCreight Rock Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for McCreight 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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