Newington Rock
Why dive here
With 58+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, blue whales, humpback whales, orcas and seals & sea lions - Newington Rock offers some of Alaska's richest diving. Water ranges 5-15°C, warmest July, August, September.
Newington Rock offers a solid Alaskan dive. Dropping down, you’ll find a jagged rock face with plenty of crevices and ledges to explore. We’ve spotted big skates hunkering down on the bottom here, and occasionally a spiny dogfish cruises by. Look closely for the prickly sculpins tucked amongst the rocks, they’re masters of camouflage. During the salmon runs, you’ll see calico, pink, and coho salmon pushing through the area, a real spectacle. This is a good spot for divers who appreciate the rugged beauty of northern temperate waters and don’t mind a bit of a chill.
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 Newington Rock
Newington Rock Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Newington 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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